Empower Others Through Education

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

LEARN TO TEACH AT MISSOURI STATE

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

CHOOSE A MAJOR

Interested in caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers or shaping young, curious minds in elementary and middle schools? Or perhaps you'd like to prepare teens for success in the real world. Find a program that meets your needs and get started in your journey of becoming an influential educator.
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Early childhood education

Be part of kids’ education right from the start as they discover the world and attain critical developmental milestones and skills.
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Elementary education

Equip yourself to teach effectively in diverse elementary school settings.
Teacher watching two students make pies in a university kitchen

Family and consumer sciences

Get youth ready to 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
Middle school education
Gain certification and the confidence to teach grades 5-9 students and meet their unique needs.
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Business education
Combine your love of business and education to introduce high school students to the exciting world of business.
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Special education/Cross-categorical
Design and implement curriculum to help students with special needs or disabilities thrive.

The College of Education collaborates with departments across campus in offering several other undergraduate secondary education programs. Interested in high school math, English, history, art, music, physical education, foreign language education, agriculture or speech/theatre? Explore all our majors.

Explore other majors

PREPARE TO IMPACT LIVES

PURSUE YOUR PASSION IN EDUCATION

Elementary education student Emma Hartman came to Missouri State to be close to family and friends. She always envisioned herself as a teacher and is currently pursing a degree in elementary education. After graduation, she plans to teach second or third grade.

Emma Hartman
Inspire young minds

Make an impact as an educator