Projects and Initiatives

Beyond our degree programs, we’re taking steps to make Missouri State a leader in education.

Bear in Every Building

The goal: Have a Missouri State graduate in every school in the Show-Me state.

An Internship Academy student with her master teacher in an elementary school classroom.
Internship Academy

If you don’t want to do a practicum and student teaching, the IA gives you a different option.

Three nominees for Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning's Teacher of the Year celebration.
Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning (ATLL)

Helping educators in the Ozarks train and grow.

A counseling student listening to a client in a meeting room.
Center City Counseling Clinic

Bears as counselors. This clinic provides mental health services to the Springfield community.

Three people listening attentively to a speaker discuss diversity initiatives.
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

We are implementing multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives and opportunities for our students, PK-12 school partners and other relevant agencies, faculty, and staff. Learn more here.