Saint Louis and Kansas City Teach for America Corps members earn certification with online courses over two years, with an optional MEd
✔
1
Participants are selected and placed as teachers under DESE Provisional Certificates with two-year academic contracts, including assessments that must be passed for placement and for completion, coursework, and in-class performance assessments. Upon successful completion of the Teach for America academic contract, UMSL recommends the candidate for Initial Professional Certification.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Offering a variety of post-baccalaureate accelerated routes for students to earning an Initial Teaching Certificate for the state of Missouri. Aspiring candidates must already hold a bachelors degree and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
A 144 hours program resulting in a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Studio Art with K-12 teacher certification in Art Education.
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Approximately 130 hours leading to Missouri state teaching certification in vocal and instrumental teaching for music, K-12. Classes are offered mainly during the day, and some required courses are held in the evening.
✔
1
The College of Education will recommend you to the Missouri Department of Elementary/Secondary Education for teacher certification in K-12 Music Education, Instrumental and Vocal, at the completion of this program if you have met all state requirements.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
+1
Undergraduate
BS Ed
BS.EarlyCh
BS Ed
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS Ed)
Early Childhood | Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education (B-3)
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in elementary school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
2
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Early Childhood Special Education (Birth - Grade 3) Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in elementary school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
2
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Mild/Moderate Disability Requirements for Elementary or Secondary Education Majors Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
+2
Undergraduate
BS Ed
BS.El-Ed-SpEd-TESOL
BS Ed
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS Ed)
Elementary Education 1-6 | Special Education + TESOL
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in elementary school special education settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
3
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Mild/Moderate Disability Requirements for Elementary or Secondary Education Majors Certification
DESE English for Speakers of Other Languages (Grades K-12) Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
+1
Undergraduate
BS Ed
BS.El-Ed-TESOL
BS Ed
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS Ed)
Elementary Education 1-6 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in elementary school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
2
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE English for Speakers of Other Languages (Grades K-12) Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in middle school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in middle school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in middle school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in middle school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
A 124 hour program resulting in a BSED degree in Physical Education and Missouri teacher certification in PE
✔
2
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Health (Grades K-12) Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
BS Ed
BS.ForLangFrench
BS Ed
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS Ed)
Secondary Education (9-12) | Foreign Language - French
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
BS Ed
BS.ForLangSpanish
BS Ed
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS Ed)
Secondary Education (9-12) | Foreign Language - Spanish
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Campus-based program with field and practicum experiences in high school settings culminating in Missouri teacher certification
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Undergraduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.ElEd
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Elementary Education (1-6) with Elementary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.SpecEd-CrossCat
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Elementary Education with Elementary (1-6) & Special Education Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.Biology
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Biology with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.Chemistry
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Chemistry with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.English
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | English with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.ForLangFrench
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | French with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.Mathematics
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.Physics
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Physics with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.SocialStudies
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Social Studies with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
Cert MEd
CertMEd.ForLangSpanish
Cert MEd
Certification + Masters
Secondary Education (9-12) | Spanish with Secondary Teacher Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Add four courses to earn a master's degree
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
EdD
EdD.HLSSJPC
EdD
Doctor of Education, Educational Practice (EdD)
Heritage Leadership for Sustainability, Social Justice, and Participatory Culture
A 60-hour, evening/online program leading to the Missouri Career Administrator Certificate and meets requirements for superintendent certification (may transfer credit hours from master's)
✔
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
An 18-hour, online/campus-based program meeting requirements for national BCBA certification and leading to eligibility to sit for the national BCBA examination
✔
✔
1
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
An 18-hour, online program preparing faculty and staff for administrative positions in two-year institutions. Courses may also be applied toward the M.Ed. in Higher Education
✔
✔
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
Graduate
+1
Graduate
Grad Cert
GC.ElEdSpTeach
Grad Cert
Graduate Certificate
Elementary School & Special Education Teaching Certification
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum. Five additional special education classes are recommended.
✔
2
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Mild/Moderate Disability Requirements for Elementary or Secondary Education Majors Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum.
✔
1
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area.
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Accelerated program to earn Missouri teacher certification in three semesters and a summer of online courses, field experiences, and practicum.
✔
9
Upon program completion and satisfaction of Missouri state requirements, the college will recommend candidate for initial state teacher certification in subject area. Additional:
DESE Health (Grades K-12) Certification
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
An 18-hour online/campus-based program to complement a master’s degree, qualify for a promotion, or begin a career in student affairs. Courses may also be applied toward the M.Ed. in Higher Education
✔
Graduate
Graduate
Grad Cert
GC.TESOL
Grad Cert
Graduate Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
An 18-hour, online program preparing students to teach English language learners. Includes 18 of the 30 hours required for Missouri's add-on, K-12 ELL teaching certification
✔
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
An 18-hour, online/campus-based program designed to enhance understanding of the writing process, teach writing successfully, and build a personal portfolio in a professional learning community
A 33-hour program with alternative delivery (4-week evening and weekend intensive courses) preparing professionals for higher education, non-profit, and government agencies
✔
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
A 60-hour, evening program preparing professionals for work in community settings, universities, and businesses. Graduates are eligible for the Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor credentials.
✔
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
A 48-hour, evening/online program leading to Missouri certification and eligibility for Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor credentials
✔
2
Additional:
National Certified Counselor (NCC) Credential
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
A 48-hour, evening/online program leading to Missouri certification and eligibility for Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor credentials
✔
2
Additional:
National Certified Counselor (NCC) Credential
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
Graduate
+2
Graduate
MEd
MEd.EdAdmin_Lead
MEd
Master of Education (MEd)
Educational Administration | School Leadership Preparation
Transform schools and organizations to get the best from educators and improve learning outcomes for students. Primary areas of focus include: leadership for equity, supervision for instruction, data driven leadership, team leadership, and diagnostic and strategic planning.
✔
3
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
MEd
MEd.EdPsych_CharCitz
MEd
Master of Education (MEd)
Educational Psychology | Character and Citizenship Education
A 33-hour, online program for educators, directors, researchers, consultants, business owners, and curriculum developers in early childhood settings and agencies
A 33-hour, online/campus-based program preparing literacy coaches, reading specialists, and curriculum specialists. Includes 24 of the 36 hours required for Missouri add-on, K-12 Special Reading Certification
✔
1
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
A 33-hour, online/campus-based program preparing literacy coaches, reading specialists, and curriculum specialists. Includes 24 of the 36 hours required for Missouri add-on, K-12 Special Reading Certification
✔
1
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
MEd
MEd.Sec_TESOL
MEd
Master of Education (MEd)
Secondary Education | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL)
A 33-hour, online program prapares students to teach English language learners. Includes 18 of the 30 hours required for Missouri add-on, K-12, ELL teaching certification
✔
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
MEd
MEd.SpecEd-AutismDevDis
MEd
Master of Education (MEd)
Special Education | Autism & Developmental Disabilities
A 33-hour, online/campus-based program preparing professionals to facilitate instructional/behavioral interventions and comprehensive programming
✔
✔
2
Participants are selected and hired by public, private and charter schools under DESE Temporary Authorization Certificates, including assessments that must be passed for placement and for completion, coursework, and in-class performance assessments. The TAC is a two-year program renewable after year-one for the required year-two if year-one requirements are met. Upon successful completion of the TAC, UMSL does NOT recommend the student for the Initial Professional Certificate – the hiring district makes the recommendation to DESE. Additional:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Graduate
Graduate
MEd
MEd.SpecEd-EarlyCh
MEd
Master of Education (MEd)
Special Education | Early Childhood Special Education
A two-year, online/campus-based, cohort program providing content preparation, school-based internship, and leadership courses leading to Missouri's add-on Elementary Mathematics Specialist certification
✔
1
Program includes a fieldwork component such as internships, practicums or both
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
Teach Residency is an alternative certification route that enables participants to receive an alternative or provisional teaching license/certification that will permit them to be the full-time classroom teacher of record while completing required coursework to earn full state certification.
Teach in 12 allows select teacher candidates who already hold an undergraduate degree to pursue an accelerated curriculum and earn a teaching certificate in 12-15 months, depending on the desired program.
✔
Fast-track program to teacher certification
0
Programs designed for the working professional, blending online, night and weekend course work.
With the goal of addressing the critical need for science and math teachers in Missouri, We Teach MO provides support and hands-on experiences for students (graduate and undergraduate) to explore a teaching career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
