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
Teach students who have special needs or disabilities.

Graduate programs

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

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Master's
Make an impact in education as an administrator or academic leader.
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Specialist
Lead students and other academic professionals.
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Master's
Use technology as your foundation for teaching.
Dr. Kayla Lewis, professor of reading, foundations and technology, listens to her student in her Foundations of Literacy and Instruction class.
Doctorate
Inspire and lead in educational administration.
A student uses touch reading to understand the material in her Braille book.
Master's
Foster the learning and development of students with disabilities.
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Specialist
Develop the skills to assess the unique learning needs of individual students.
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Master's
Champion student success. Give academic support and evaluate student outcomes in higher learning.
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Specialist
Become a leader and continue doing what you love: teaching.
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Master's
Don’t have a background in education, but wish to teach? Get certification plus a master's degree.
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Master's
Refresh your teaching scope and raise your career potential.
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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