The division coordinates programs leading to a B.S. in education degree in:

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education
Secondary Education
Special Education

And the B.E.S. degree in:
Early Childhood Education
Exercise Science Education
Professional Education

Programs leading to the M.Ed. in elementary education, secondary education, and special education also are coordinated in the Division of Teaching and Learning.

The early childhood undergraduate program is designed for students wishing to teach and direct programs for children from pre-kindergarten through grade three. Students electing this program will work directly with young children as a part of their professional courses.

The graduate program is designed to develop master-level educators through a common core of essential knowledge and experiences drawn from current research and practice in the field of early childhood education. Through this program, candidates are able to further their competencies as educators, directors, program planners, and curriculum developers in various early childhood settings. Students can complete additional course work to receive certification.

The elementary education program prepares students to teach in grades one through six. Students may also tailor a program leading to a middle school/junior high teaching certificate. A special feature of these programs is the many opportunities to work with children in schools as part of the professional course work.

The graduate program strives to develop and refine the concept of the "teacher  as researcher" or the "teacher as reflective decision maker or problem solver." It is based on the premise that as professionals, teachers must understand both the products and findings of research and the underlying processes that influence their professional practice.

Students may choose a program leading to the M.Ed. In education, generalized  or specialized elementary education or elementary education with Missouri certification in reading.

The physical education program coordinates work in physical education, which leads to a B.S. in education degree with certification to teach either PK-9 or K-12.

The elementary education and secondary education graduate programs provide courses for graduate students who choose physical education as their teaching field.

The secondary education program prepares students for teaching these subjects in secondary schools (grade 9-12): biology, business, chemistry, English, French, German, history, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, social studies, speech and Spanish. A special feature of these programs is the close interdisciplinary cooperation between the professional school and other university departments.

Students may also choose to pursue the bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences plus certification, or the B.S. in education degree, which includes Missouri certification. Business education students have only the College of Education option.

At the graduate level, the division provides a program leading to an M.Ed in secondary education with emphasis in: adult education, certification studies with adult basic education, secondary education with emphasis in reading, and secondary education and certification. It offers graduate degree work and advanced certification studies in elementary and secondary school administration, special education administration, and the school superintendency.

The special education program prepares students to teach learners with developmental disabilities, emotional/ behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, or in early childhood special education settings. Students also receive certification as regular elementary school teachers upon completion of the curriculum. Missouri certification standards require a student teaching experience in each area of special education.

At the graduate level, requisite course work for Missouri certification in special education is available, as is the M.Ed. Degree.