Become a Teacher

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Become a teacher

Nurture young minds. Advance knowledge. Cultivate dreams. Prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

Which classroom is for you?

CHOOSE A MAJOR

Since 1905, education professionals have chosen Missouri State. Which degree program will you choose?
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Early childhood education

Be a positive influence. Guide learning right from infancy, as the smallest students discover the world and develop milestones.
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Elementary education

Inspire young students. Learn to teach effectively in diverse elementary school settings.
Teacher watching two students make pies in a university kitchen

Family and consumer sciences

Impart life skills. Help teens tackle adult challenges, such as budgeting, nutrition, relationships, wellness and more.
A teacher within a classroom holding up four fingers while explaining a lesson to two middle school students

Invest in middle school youth. Prepare to lead 5-9 grade students to success in the classroom.

Smiling business teacher standing with crossed arms

Teach business classes. Spark innovation when you introduce high school students to the exciting world of business.

Teacher working with a special needs student

Focus on special needs. Design and implement curriculum to help students with special needs or disabilities thrive.

Interested in teaching high school?

Get ready to teach at the secondary level. The College of Education partners with departments across the university to prepare you to teach as a subject matter expert. Check out our 13 major options for high school education.

Teacher Pipleline

#1

school in the state producing more educators each year than any other university.
PUTTING A BEAR IN EVERY BUILDING
AVERAGE ANNUAL TUITION (UNDERGRAD)

$9,502

MSU’s total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and the nation
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TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

$50 million

Bears access more than $50 million in financial aid each year. Automatic transfer scholarships and other assistance is available.
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