Ottawa University

Located in Ottawa, Kansas, 40 miles southwest of Kansas City, Ottawa University was founded in 1865 by the Baptist Church in partnership with the Ottawa Tribe. The school still maintains ties to the tribe, allowing members to attend tuition-free. The university enrolls around 9,000 students at its seven campuses and online. Along with a handful of master’s programs, bachelor’s degrees are available in a variety of fields including English, dance, biology, music, accounting, adult education, and much more. Teacher education programs are also available through the School of Education, which offers a Master of Arts in education as well as several bachelor’s degrees.

Key Features

• Ottawa’s teacher licensure program offers those already holding a degree from an accredited school the opportunity to become licensed teachers in Arizona and Kansas.
• The university’s professional education programs are suitable for certification renewals.
• The Master of Arts in Education is now offered entirely online.

Accreditation

Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The education programs in Kansas are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).