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UMSL Teach Residency Program “I always knew I wanted to teach the little ones. I remember my kindergarten teacher, who still comes to mind immediately. I want to be able to have that influence on another young child.” —Samantha Maxvill, BSEd UMSL

Pursue Your Calling ...

This program is designed for teacher certification candidates who wish to teach and become certified at the same time. Teacher candidates must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, the candidate must teach for two years in an urban public school or public charter school. During this teaching appointment, UMSL will provide the necessary coursework to earn teacher certification within two years. Many teacher candidates complete additional coursework and earn a Master's degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.

The program includes online courses and a school-based internship. Program courses are offered over a 2-year cycle and are designed in a modular format as opposed to discrete course silos.

Why Choose Teach Residency?

  • Convenient, fast, and affordable
  • Cohort format
  • Teach while earning certification
  • Receive two year provisional certification
  • Embedded M.Ed.
  • Obtain ongoing maximum support!

Ready to get started? Reach out to one of our friendly and enthusiastic professionals who have the resources to help you.

 

Choose the certification that's right for you.

UMSL's innovative Teach Residency program offers post-baccalaureate teacher certification in as little as 24 months. Aspiring candidates must already hold a bachelor's degree and must pass the appropriate Missouri Content Assessment prior to admission. Explore our teacher certification tracks below.


UMSL Teach Residency: Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

UMSL Teach Residency: Elementary Education

Elementary Education

UMSL Teach Residency: Middle Education

Middle Education

UMSL Teach Residency: Secondary Education

Secondary Education

UMSL Teach Residency: Special Education

Special Education

Testimonials

Caitlin McCartney

Caitlin McCartney
Chemistry - Alta Vista Charter High School

I have liked UMSL because it gives teachers a way to connect outside the classroom, and trade tips and ideas to help our students reach their full potential.
Talia Halfon

Talia Halfon
Elementary Teacher - Pathway Academy

My UMSL professors are always available to support my academic success in anyway they can.
Mariam Siddiqui-Din

Mariam Siddiqui-Din
Special Education - Alta Vista Charter High

I love the flexibility of the program, it challenges me but makes learning fun and practical. I am also able to apply what I am learning in my classroom each week.
Emily Berglund

Emily Berglund
Science - Northeast Middle School

My experience with all of the professors at UMSL has been fantastic! As a first year teacher, I appreciated their kindness and helpfulness in making the rigorous online master’s program achievable.
Christin Mitchell

Christin Mitchell
Middle School Language Arts - Northeast Middle School

I like UMSL because my instructors care.
Jennifer Gaskill

Jennifer Gaskill
2017 Graduate - Master’s degree in Secondary Education

I am so proud.
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Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

To review this program’s national accreditation, please follow this link to review our AAQEP accreditation report.

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National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC SARA)

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.