School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies

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Make a positive impact in the world

Join the next class of leaders and difference-makers in education.

You'll have the confidence and ability to uplift your community.

Undergraduate programs

Set the foundation for your career.

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Major
Special education/cross categorical
Teach students who have special needs or disabilities.

Add to your degree

Boost your skill-set with a certificate or minor.

Graduate programs

Take your career to the next level with a graduate degree.

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Master's
Educational administration
Make an impact in education as an administrator or academic leader.
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Specialist
Educational administration
Lead students and other academic professionals.
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Master's
Educational technology
Use technology as your foundation for teaching.
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Doctorate
Leadership, learning and educational change (EdD)
Inspire and lead in educational administration.
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Master's
Special education
Foster the learning and development of students with disabilities.
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Specialist
Special education and assessment
Develop the skills to assess the unique learning needs of individual students.
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Master's
Student affairs in higher education
Champion student success. Give academic support and evaluate student outcomes in higher learning.
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Specialist
Teacher leadership (SETL)
Become a leader and continue doing what you love: teaching.
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Master's
Teaching (MAT)
Don’t have a background in education, but wish to teach? Get certification plus a master's degree.
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Master's
Teaching and learning (MATL)
Refresh your teaching scope and raise your career potential.

Certificates

Don’t need a full master’s degree? Raise your qualifications and knowledge in less time with a certificate. 

*Certificate offered 100% online.

Professional Education Certification

Get certified to teach

If you’ve already completed your bachelor's degree, take the next step to become a teacher.

Missouri State has several options for teaching certification.

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