Take Your Educational Career to New Heights at Missouri State
We offer a variety of graduate programs for certified teachers with pathways to additional certification. Many programs are available fully online.
Master’s programs
- Educational administration (principal certification) – Learn to be an effective school administrator.
- Literacy* (reading specialist certification) – Hone your ability to enhance reading instruction.
Specialist programs
- Educational administration** (principal or superintendent certification) – Prepare yourself to work as a school principal or superintendent.
- Special education and assessment** (school psychological examiner certification) – Get the required knowledge and training to complete educational testing for students with special needs in K-12 settings.
Certificate programs
- Education of gifted and talented students* (gifted and talented certification) – Learn how to teach exceptional students and help them thrive.
- Elementary mathematics specialist* – Obtain more knowledge and training to lead the teaching of math for grades K-8.
- Literacy* (can lead to certification as a reading specialist) – Focus on strengthening the reading and writing skills of students and/or adults.
- Orientation and mobility (O&M specialist certification) – Gain expertise to work with blind or visually impaired people.
- Library media specialist* – Become an expert in managing school libraries and information services.
*Program available online for flexibility and convenience.
**Program available virtually through Zoom.
Advance Your Educational Journey at Missouri State
Not looking for additional certification? We offer graduate programs to expand your
expertise and strengthen your leadership.
Master’s programs
- Educational technology* – Master the use and integration of educational software and technology in the school or corporate setting.
- Elementary education* – Challenge yourself to create a more engaging learning experience for K-6 students.
- Secondary education with option in family and consumer sciences – Expand your credentials and ability to teach high school students about achieving optimal quality of life.
- Teaching and learning – Strengthen your teaching practice to better meet the needs of your students and school.
- Early Childhood and Family Development* – Help children and families develop, grow and reach their full potential.
- Comprehensive Intervention Specialist** - Attain knowledge and skills to develop and implement multi-tiered systems of support.
*Program available online for flexibility and convenience.
**Program available virtually through Zoom.
Specialist program
- Teacher leadership – Enhance your teaching skills and get equipped to take on leadership and decision-making roles in schools and school districts.
Spotlight
A love for literacy
Hannah Dunville, a Title 1 reading interventionist at Jefferies Elementary, uses her
literacy knowledge to help students build their reading skills.
