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We offer a range of initial teacher certification programs in flexible formats, including traditional undergraduate day courses and options designed for working adults. For individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) provides a streamlined pathway to teacher certification, with course scheduling designed to accommodate professional responsibilities.

Our programs are grounded in research-based practices, including co-teaching models that support collaborative instruction. Teacher candidates engage in meaningful field experiences with PK–12 learners throughout their program. °µÍøTV alumni in public school teaching positions consistently report they felt well prepared or very well prepared in their first year. School leaders, including principals and superintendents, consistently seek out °µÍøTV candidates for their strong preparation and readiness to enter the profession.

°µÍøTV’s teacher education programs are aligned with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards and are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with current certification requirements and best practices in educator preparation. See a list of certification requirements in other states.

For specifics about our field experiences and portfolio requirements, please see our documents and handbooks.

Undergraduate Programs

• Initial Certification Degrees
  • Early Childhood (BA) (Birth – Grade 3)
  • Early Childhood Special Education Undergraduate Certificate
  • Elementary Education (BA) (Grades 1-6)
  • Middle School Education (BA) (Grades 5-9)
  • Secondary Education Certification (BA) (Grades 9-12)
  • K-12 Certification Areas (BA)
  • Special Education (BA) (Grades K-12)
• Educational Studies (BA)

Graduate Programs

• Education (MA)
  • Early Intervention in Autism & Sensory Impairments (MA)
  • Educational Technology (MA)
  • Gifted Education (MA)
  • Special Reading (MA)
• Education (MAE)
  • with Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis
  • with Designing and Implementing K-12 e-Learning Graduate Certificate
  • with Endeavor STEM Teaching Certificate
  • with Integrated School Library and Technology Graduate Certificate
• Teaching (MA)
  • Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 3)
  • Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
  • Middle School (Grades 5-9)
  • Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)
  • Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Online
  • Education (K-12)
  • Special Education (K-12)

In addition, °µÍøTV also offers online graduate programs for educators looking for an even more flexible format.

Careers for individuals with education degrees are diverse. See a list of alternatives to classroom teaching.

Involvement in teacher education at °µÍøTV also presents the opportunity for networking and professional development through the university’s Tau Phi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, our award-winning Collegiate DECA chapter, and Council for Exceptional Children.