This developmentally-sequenced program is designed to help students gain foundational knowledge, understand their discipline and classroom practices, plan instruction and assessment, and demonstrate effective teaching. It is rooted in a deep commitment to equity, social justice, and PK-12 public education.
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Program features
- Cohort-based program designed for those already holding a bachelor’s degree and interested in becoming certified as a teacher
- Fulfills all the requirements for Missouri teacher certification for Middle School (grades 5-9), High School (grades 9-12), or K-12 Education, Art, French, Spanish, German
- All students complete 41 credit hours common across certification areas
- Some students also complete additional 3-6 credit hours, depending on intended area of certification, specific to their grade level and content
Certification Areas
- High school teacher (Grades 9-12): English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics), or Social Science
- Middle school teacher (Grades 5-9): Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science
- Foreign Language and Art Certifications (Grades K-12): Art, French, German, or Spanish
Program Admissions
Admissions requirements are available in the UMKC Catalog. The online graduate application and the official transcripts will need to be sent directly to the UMKC Admissions Office. All other supplemental application materials should be sent to:
Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
Connie Fischer
615 E. 52nd Street, Room 310
Kansas City, MO 64110
