The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Education’s mission is to advance educational knowledge and practice, partner with communities, and promote diversity, equity, and excellence.
To further this mission, we develop original programs and practices, promote creative solutions for educational community and mental health settings, and nurture diverse leaders, practitioners, and researchers in service to the critical demands of local, national, and global communities. We aim to extend the boundaries of our learning community to ensure that we and our partners learn from each other. We are dedicated to excellence and the inherent value of every learner.
With more than 15,000 students, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, established in 1963, is the St. Louis region’s premier public research university. In fall 2023, the university celebrated its 60th anniversary. The College of Education (COE) has 41 full-time faculty members within the university. It offers six undergraduate degrees, 32 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate teaching certificates, nine master’s degrees, many graduate certificate programs, two educational specialist degrees, and two doctoral degrees. These programs prepare and sustain culturally competent, dedicated, and highly trained teachers for a variety of traditional and non-traditional educational settings. The college also prepares administrators, counselors, school psychologists, behavior analysts, educational scholars, and entrepreneurs. The COE houses two departments: Educator Preparation and Leadership and Education Sciences and Professional Programs. Student support is provided through the Office of Advising and Student Services. Overseen by the Office of Clinical Experience and Partnerships, our Studio School model, which has an established partnership between 30 local schools and the COE, allows for collaborative practicum experiences that enrich future teachers’ learning. By partnering with a vast array of educational, business, and community resources, the college provides opportunities for faculty and students to develop professional connections that will improve their careers as well as their communities.
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