Behavior Management in PK-12 Education Settings How to apply

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How to apply

To fulfill the admission requirements, you must:

  • Complete a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.  
  • Have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.  
  • Submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 7, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190. 

Application dates

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Fall June 15 August
Spring Nov. 15 January
Summer April 15 June

Gather your papers

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • Résumé or CV.
  • Statement of purpose describing your academic and career background and goals.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.
  • Please feel free to submit any other materials that you feel would give a clearer picture of your qualifications. 

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Graduate Certificate - Distance (Online/Remote/Site/etc.)
  • Application fee: $40.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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