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Courses are mostly asynchronous, without scheduled meeting times. Some sessions are synchronous with a scheduled meeting time on Zoom.
Special project
An action research project is required as well as a reflective interview with faculty.
Internship
A 2-credit hour internship is required for completion and can be completed at your home institution.
State teaching certification requirements
Each state has its own certification requirements. It is the student's responsibility to check with your state’s certification agency to determine if the master’s course work meets your state’s criteria. The program is designed to meet Missouri’s DESE certification requirements.
Course planner
The chart below shows the courses offered in the program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The University reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed.
Nondegree-seeking enrollment
Prior to acceptance into the program, you may enroll in up to 6 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking (in some cases, post-baccalaureate) student. Enrollment does not guarantee acceptance. Learn more about nondegree-seeking university student admissions.
State authorization
States require that the University of Missouri-Columbia be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. Each state handles this process differently.
Please see our state authorization page for more information.
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Authorized
Students residing in all states are eligible to enroll in this program.