Multicultural education

University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduate certificate
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Overview

The online graduate certificate in multicultural education from MU can help you teach students from diverse cultural backgrounds effectively. If you have an eye for multicultural sensitivity and a good understanding of the costs associated with insensitivity, this may be the certificate for you.

Quick facts

Official name

Graduate certificate in multicultural education

Campus

University of Missouri-Columbia

Program type

Graduate certificate

Academic home

College of Education & Human Development | Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology

Delivery mode

100% online

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission, Teacher Education Accreditation Council

Credit hours

12

Estimated cost

$6,420.00

*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

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Career prospects

This certificate has potential benefits for

  • Postsecondary teachers
  • Curriculum coordinators
  • Student advisers
  • Academic administrators
  • Doctoral study in education
Burning Glass Technologies. 2021. Salary numbers and employment growth numbers are based on models that consider advertised job posting salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics data and other proprietary and public sources of information for multiple occupations.
3.87%
employment growth
Burning Glass Technologies. 2021. Salary numbers and employment growth numbers are based on models that consider advertised job posting salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics data and other proprietary and public sources of information for multiple occupations.
$79,000
median salary

Program structure

The online graduate certificate in multicultural education is 100 percent online: no campus visits are required.

Online classes follow the same schedule as those on campus. Students typically take two classes each semester and finish the program in just over one year.

Course work will help you

  • Develop an understanding of the field of multicultural education
  • Increase awareness of personal assumptions, values and biases and the effects these have on your actions and roles as a professional
  • Enhance your skills in effectively teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Note: This program does not provide teacher or school counselor certification.

Delivery

100% online

Calendar system

Semester-based

Typical program length

1+ years

Typical course load

2 classes per semester

Accreditation

The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The College of Education and Human Development is a member of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.