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Admission and Program Requirements
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Admission criteria
To be considered for the program, a student must submit a graduate application and have a 3.00 grade point average. Students who do not meet the normal admission requirements, but who show an indication of high promise, will be considered for probationary admission. Probationary conditions will be defined by the graduate program coordinator. Students in an accelerated master’s and postbaccalaureates are encouraged to consider this certificate. Admission to the certificate program does not constitute admission to any other Missouri State University graduate program.
| Course code | Course title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 710 | Elementary School Curriculum | 3 hrs |
| ELE 721 | Standard-based Integrated Curriculum, Learning and Teaching | 3 hrs |
| ELE 722 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 hrs |
| ELE 713 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Communication Arts | 3 hrs |
| ELE 714 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Studies | 3 hrs |
| ELE 715 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Math | 3 hrs |
| ELE 716 | Advanced Theory and Practice in Science | 3 hrs |
| EEM 676 | Topical Issues in Education | 3 hrs |
| EEM 796 | Problems in Education | 3 hrs |
Completion requirement
Courses must be completed with a 3.00 GPA for successful completion of certificate.