Projects and Initiatives

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

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.

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.

Helping educators in the Ozarks train and grow.

A counseling student listening to a client in a meeting room.

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

Three people listening attentively to a speaker discuss diversity initiatives.

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.