Missouri State University

Secondary Education

Instructor teaching a class

Why study secondary education at Missouri State?

Preparing our state's high school teachers

  • Missouri State University will help you become a teacher capable of instructing and inspiring high school students. Being a secondary education teacher is a personally rewarding career and has a bright future.
  • Secondary teachers' job growth is projected to increase through 2016, and the national average classroom teacher salary for K-12 teachers is $47,602. All of Missouri State University's secondary education programs are accredited by NCATE and the State of Missouri.
  • Secondary education programs are offered through the college of the discipline being studied. Students are advised through the home department and are supported by the director of secondary education and the College of Education.

Secondary education degree options

Undergraduate programs

If you have not completed a bachelor's degree and you are interested in being a high school teacher, this is the place to begin.

Undergraduate programs

Post baccalaureate

This program offers a flexible schedule, and most courses are offered both during the day and in the evening.

Post baccalaureate

MSED graduate programs

If you have completed a bachelor's degree and also have a teaching certification, we offer a wide range of MSED programs to further your content and pedagogy expertise.

Graduate programs

MAT program

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an accelerated program which allows student to obtain their teaching certificate AND a Master's Degree in the same program.

MAT program

Secondary education contact information

Office Location:

Hill Hall 402

Telephone:

417-836-5944 or 417-836-6204

Email:

DFredrick@MissouriState.edu

Mailing Address:

Missouri State University
Secondary Education
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897