Welcome to the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), where tradition meets transformation through innovation.
For decades, the College of Education has been a pillar of excellence in professional preparation, shaping generations of teachers, leaders, counselors, and change-makers across Missouri and beyond. Today, we continue that proud legacy by embracing innovation, fostering broad-based partnerships, and advancing research that supports schools and communities to thrive through economic development and social mobility.
Whether you are a high school student envisioning a meaningful career in education, Sport Management, School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a wide range of other community-embedded lines of impactful work, a seasoned professional pursuing advanced credentials, or a community member seeking new opportunities, you will find a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment here at UMSL. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow.
As one of Missouri’s leading preparers of educators, we offer a comprehensive range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with over 50 state and national certifications. Carefully designed, flexible formats – in person, online, or blended – support our nationally accredited programs led by award-winning faculty and expert staff who are deeply committed to both rigorous scholarship, transformative teaching, and community-centered service.
Robust pathways to impactful careers are provided by programs in our two academic departments:
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The Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership prepares P-12 teachers, administrators, and educational leaders across all levels of instruction.
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The Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs provides programs of study focused on school counseling, mental health, school psychology, higher education, sport management, educational psychology, and educational studies.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to innovation. The College serves as an innovation hub where research, practice, and community engagement interact. This is where educators, scholars, and social/community entrepreneurs collaborate to reimagine learning by improving outcomes for youth and reshaping systems in bold, meaningful ways. As part of this commitment, the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE), housed in the College, advances equitable access to higher education for students with intellectual disability through nationally recognized programs like Succeed and Succeed Plus. The theoretical framework that guides our work places our students as practitioners, scholars, and innovators whose varied contributions to their respective fields of practice underscore our collective commitment to growth and success.
Our students come from across the region, nation, and the world united by a shared passion for equity, excellence, and impact. Together, they form a dynamic learning community that exemplifies the best of a public, research, urban-serving university, an anchor institution of higher education committed to its mission to serve the greater good.
We invite you to explore what makes the College of Education at UMSL truly special. We hope you will join us in creating a future where every learner thrives.
Welcome to UMSL. Welcome to what's next in education.
Sincerely,
Marius Boboc, Ed.D.
Dean
