Initial Certification Degrees

The following certification programs are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate (Master of Arts in Teaching) levels. These programs lead to initial teacher certification for the state of Missouri.

• Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 3)
• Early Childhood Special Education (Birth - Grade 3)
• Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
• Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)
  • Business Education
  • English / Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science
• Secondary Education
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry (BA or BS)
  • English Studies
  • Historical Studies
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Speech/Theatre
• K-12 Certification Areas
  • Art and Design, K-12
  • Health Education, K-12
  • Music - Instrumental, K-12
  • Music - Vocal, K-12
  • Physical Education, K-12
  • Spanish, K-12
  • Special Education, K-12

For information about which Missouri Content Assessment aligns with each certification area, please see the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s webpage.