Certification courses in this Cert + Master's program include those in the accelerated Teach in 12 program and are offered online, blended, and with local field experience and teaching practicums. Learn More
Adventurous people are in demand to teach language education for students living in an increasingly global society. Those interested in sharing their love of language and culture with high school students should investigate the Secondary Foreign Language Teacher Certification with optional Master’s Degree in Secondary Education program at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis. Teacher candidates are prepared to demonstrate competencies in four major Skills and Knowledge areas in the language of concentration: Linguistic, Critical Thinking, Cultural/Global Awareness, and Self- Reflection. Area schools and organizations such as the St. Louis Language Immersion School offer excellent opportunities for working with students while learning to teach.
Enrolling in the College of Education teacher preparation program actively and uniquely engages you throughout your studies in working with secondary students as they learn and develop in informal and formal learning settings. The College of Education recognizes that we prepare educators for a variety of roles and a variety of contexts (i.e. P-12 schools, youth serving organizations, museums, zoos, gardens, nature centers, after school programs, tutoring/mentoring programs, businesses, legislative offices, etc.) all of which impact student learning. We want to prepare community educators as well as P-12 classroom teachers who can provide relevance, application, and meaning to student learning in developmentally, socially, and culturally responsive ways. As a teacher candidate, you will work with students in youth serving agencies to support them in non-traditional settings. You will also gain valuable practical knowledge by applying university course content to interactions with young learners in academically focused content-based community agencies such the St. Louis Chess Club, Powder Valley, and many United Way agencies.
Our teacher programs offer unique capstone experiences, two practica in “Studio Schools.” These are schools and districts where design happens, using a “differentiated staffing” plan. Specifically, teacher candidates will work in the school site as a faculty member, planning and teaching to provide in-depth support, flexibility, and intervention for secondary students where it’s needed. The focus of this model is on K–12 student learning. Teacher candidates, supported by the supervisor and school site mentor, will impact secondary students in multiple, varied and wide ranging grade level, achievement and subject specific contexts. These can include small group settings, whole class lessons, enrichment and support lessons all focused learning experiences.
To determine if this program meets the reciprocity requirements for like state educational certification programs outside the state of Missouri, follow this link for further contact information and resources.
Teach in 12 Team
This program of study is for individuals with a bachelor's degree who would like to pursue
teacher certification and master’s degree in Secondary Education.
Admission Requirements for the Option in Teacher Certification:
Applicants must meet all deadlines as set by the Graduate School.
Required Certification Courses | ||
TCH ED 5000 | Advanced Early Clinical Experience | 1 |
TCH ED 5001 | Advanced Mid-Level Clinical Experience: Diverse Learners | 1 |
TCH ED 5311 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
TCH ED 5310 | Instructional Design | 3 |
TCH ED 5312 | Teaching Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
TCH ED 5880 | Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
ED PSY 6222 | Advanced Studies in Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
SEC ED 4xxx | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching [Subject Area] | 3 |
ED PSY 6030 | Instruction, Learning, and Assessment | 3 |
SPEC ED 6412 | Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
SEC ED 5989 | Practicum I: Site-Based Experience | 2 |
SEC ED 5990 | Practicum II: Site-Based Experience | 8 |
Total Hours | 36 |
In addition to the courses required for certification, candidates seeking a Master’s in Education must complete the following courses:
TCH ED 6010 | Examining History, Community and Social Justice in Education | 3 |
TCH ED 6909 | Teacher Action Research I | 3 |
TCH ED 6910 | Teacher Action Research Capstone | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 |