This program of study is for individuals with a bachelor's degree who would like to pursue
elementary teacher certification and Master’s degree in Elementary Education. This option leads
to Missouri Initial Teacher Certification in Elementary Teaching 1-6 with an add-on in
Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Disabilities, K-12 Special Education.
Admission Requirements for the Option in Teacher Certification:
- A passing score on the designated Missouri Content Examination or an approved program of study
- A 2.75 or higher overall GPA
- Approved results of the Family Care Safety Registry
- A clear TB test or chest x-ray, if appropriate
Applicants must meet the application deadlines set by The Graduate School.
| Required Certification Courses | ||
| TCH ED 5001 | Advanced Mid-Level Clinical Experience: Diverse Learners | 1 |
| TCH ED 6565 | Enriching Learning through Multicultural Arts, Music, Physical Education and Health | 1-2 |
| TCH ED 6566 | Cross-Curricular Connections with Multicultural Arts, Music, Physical Education and Health | 1-2 |
| ED PSY 6030 | Instruction, Learning, and Assessment | 3 |
| ED PSY 6222 | Advanced Studies in Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| TCH ED 5310A | Instructional Design: Lesson Planning for Teachers | 2 |
| ELE ED 6337 | Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Elementary Classrooms: Teaching Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ELE ED 6342 | Addressing the Mathematical Needs of Students | 3 |
| ED TECH 6135 | Technology for Preparing Inquiry-Based Teaching | 1 |
| SPEC ED 6412 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| SPEC ED 6315 | Understanding/Implementing Speech and Language Interventions that Assist Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPEC ED 6325 | Advanced Studies in Classroom & Behavior Management | 3 |
| ELE ED 6338 | Literacy Assessment for Guided Instruction | 3 |
| ELE ED 6241 | Science Content, Inquiry-Based Instruction, and Assessment: STEM-Integrated Pedagogy | 2-3 |
| ELE ED 6246 | Math Content Pedagogy, Inquiry-Based Instruction, and Assessment | 3 |
| ELE ED 6253 | Teaching Social Studies through Reading, Writing, and English Language Learners | 3 |
| SPEC ED 6342 | Transition Education for Adult Life | 3 |
| SPEC ED 6346 | Reading Instruction and Intervention in Special Education | 3 |
| SPEC ED 6415 | The Law and Special Education | 3 |
| ELE ED 5989 | Practicum I: Elementary/Special Education Site-Based Experience | 2-3 |
| ELE ED 5990 | Practicum II: Elementary/Special Education Site Based Experience | 8 |
| Total Hours | 58-62 | |
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 | |