College of Education

Educate Today's Learners. Inspire Tomorrow's Leaders

Find your path to becoming a teacher, leader, or human development expert.

Since 1905, education professionals choose Missouri State.

Academics

Do you love to teach and help people, especially children? You’re in the right place.

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Majors and undergraduate programs
Inspire young minds with a major, certificate or minor.
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Graduate programs
Boost your qualifications and training. Explore master’s degrees, specialist degrees and certificates.
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Teacher Certification
Already completed your bachelor’s degree (major)? Take the next step and become certified to teach.
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Departments
Discover more about the groups that run our academic programs.
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Courses
Browse by discipline and find topics that are relevant to you.

Why Missouri State for education?

You’ll earn your degree at an affordable price and be ready to shine in your career.
Teacher pipeline
#1
No school in the state produces more teachers each year than Missouri State. One in 8 Missouri teachers graduated from MSU.
Putting a Bear in Every Building
Average annual tuition (undergrad)
$8,200
MSU’s total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and the nation.
Explore typical costs
Scholarships and financial aid
$150m
Bears access more than $150 million in financial aid each year.
Find financial aid

Resources for your success

Find the help and information you need.

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Scholarships and financial aid
Explore education scholarships
There are more than 50 scholarships exclusive to College of Education (COE) students.
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Education Advisement Center
Contact an advisor
Need some guidance? Let an experienced advisor turn your academic goals into reality.
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Student resources
Make great connections
Join a club, get support and build your network.
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Recruitment events
Mark your calendar
These events can help you become a Bear or find the right major.

Stay connected with us

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COE blog

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Additional information

Make a gift to the College of Education (COE)
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