Undergraduate Programs
The Curriculum for secondary teaching leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education and carries with it an initial professional certificate (PC1) to teach in the state of Missouri. The program is approved by the Missouri State Board of Education. Students participate in intensive studies, activities, and clinical experiences; these provide future teachers with a broad general education, extensive professional preparation, and practical familiarity with schools and secondary students. Most graduates of the program enter teaching (the great majority of those who seek a teaching position are placed); but there are many opportunities in other areas, including government and private agencies, and business fields such as human resources, consulting, publishing, technical writing, sales, and customer services.
Majors: K-12 Grades and Secondary Education
Art, Agriculture Education, Business Education, English, Foreign Language (French, German, Latin, Spanish), Industrial Technology*, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education , Unified Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics), Social Science, Speech and Theatre (Theatre Emphasis), Speech and Theatre (Communication Emphasis), Vocational Family and Consumer Science.
Additional certifications:
Driver Education, ESOL, Health, Journalism.
*(Effective Fall 2005)
Graduate Degrees
Students in the Master of Science in Education-Secondary Education program further their professional and subject-area abilities through course work that focuses on acquiring research and reflective skills, deepening disciplinary knowledge, and improving teaching practices. Students benefit from having advisors both in the department of Secondary Education, Foundations, and Educational Technology (SFT) and in subject-area department. Among the many areas of emphasis available, students may choose an interdisciplinary program in Instructional Media Technology that applies toward the School Media Specialist Certificate.
Master of Science: Secondary Education
Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Geography, History, Home Economics, Industrial Education, Mathematics, Music, Natural Science, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Social Science, Speech and Theater.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an accelerated program which allows students to obtain their teaching certificate AND a Master's Degree in the same program. This program was designed to enable people considering a mid-life career change to pursue certification in an area of Secondary Education similar to their undergraduate degree program and/or work experience. Since earning a Master's Degree is one way for teachers in Missouri to keep their teaching certificate, this program is very attractive to many students. Go to the MAT Program Website for more information.
Information about secondary education can be found in the Missouri State Catalog - Education Department and the Graduate Catalog