Education at UMSL
Serious Education, Serious Value ℠
Offering six undergraduate degrees, 32 undergraduate teaching certificates, six masters degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The University of Missouri–St. Louis' College of Education prepares students for jobs not only in schools, but additionally in museums, zoos, nonprofit youth serving organizations, businesses, government agencies, national education organizations and art foundations.
Our students learn from one of the finest faculties in the country, which includes 70 full-time faculty, 14 endowed professors and three Curator’s Teaching Professors, as well as over 120 part-time faculty members with years of direct classroom experience. Our Counseling and Family Therapy Program is ranked fifth in the nation.
UMSL strategically partners with agencies, schools, businesses and institutions to help students take advantage of local education opportunities. By reaching out and partnering with a vast array of educational, business and community resources, the College of Education provides opportunities for faculty and students to develop professional connections for improving their careers as well as their communities.
Education Degree Programs
- BS Education
- BFA Art Education
- BM Education
- BES Educational Studies
- Educational Specialist
- Med Education
- Med Adult Education
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy of Education
By reaching out and partnering with a vast array of educational, business and community resources, the College of Education provides opportunities for faculty and students to develop professional connections for improving their careers as well as their communities.
What UMSL has to offer
Regularly available for student guidance and support, the College of Education's Office of Advising and Student Services (OASIS) offers students an unmatched resource for the planning, development and execution of their degree or degrees in education.
At the undergraduate level, the College of Education offers a BES, a BFA and a BSEd with emphasis areas in every major academic content field. The College of Education also offers post-graduate licensure in the areas of art education, early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, music education, secondary education and special education. At the graduate level, UMSL offers the MEd, MME, an EdS in Educational Administration and a PhD in Philosophy of Education. Professional learning courses and programs, such as Teach for America and off-campus credit courses are also available.
Emphasis Areas:
Post-Baccalaureate Licensure:Specialist Programs:
• Art Education (K-12) • Early Childhood Education (B-3) • Elementary Education (1-6)• Middle School Education (5-9) :– English – Math – Science – Social Studies• Music Education (K-12)• Secondary Education (9-12) :– Biology – Chemistry – English – Mathematics – Modern Language – Physics – Social Studies• Special Education - Cross Categorical Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12)
Educational Specialist (EdS):Professional Learning Courses and Programs:
• Educational Administration • School Psychology
Alternative Programs:
• Teach for America • Transition to Teaching
Courses Held Off Campus:
• Off-Campus Credit Courses • Undergraduate Degree Completion
Graduate Certificate:
• Autism Studies Certificate • Community College Leadership Certificate • History Education Certificate • Institutional Research Certificate • Program Evaluation & Assessment Certificate • Secondary School Teaching Certificate • Student Affairs Administr ... p (SAAL) Certificate • Teaching English to Speak ... (TESOL) Certificate • Teaching of Writing Certificate
Professional Development:
• Alliance for Leaders for ... Educator Development • Beginning Teachers Assistance • Non-Degree Study at Graduate Level
You can learn more about these degrees and the department at our website:
http://coe.umsl.edu/w2/
For an in-depth look at UMSL's education courses, visit the Bulletin:
http://bulletin.umsl.edu/collegeofeducation/
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UMSL At A Glance
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. Founded in 1963, we enroll nearly 17,000 students, and we are home to more than 1,400 faculty members.
UMSL offers 46 undergraduate degrees from our five colleges.
We have seven pre-professional degree tracks.
And we partner with more than 400 companies and organizations for our internship programs. You will get out of the classroom, gain practical experience, make connections and jump-start your career.
St. Louis:
Something For Everyone
UMSL is a vital part of St. Louis, and the city and surrounding areas make up the most culturally vibrant region in Missouri. That means we offer you more than a top-ranked learning environment.
There's a night out with friends on Washington Avenue. An exhibit opening at the Saint Louis Zoo. A home run celebration at Busch Stadium. St. Louis is a place where you can be you.
