Child Care Director How to apply

How to apply

You can apply to earn the 12-credit-hour certificate or combine it with a bachelor’s program. Be sure to talk with your advisor about how it can fit into your overall degree plan.

Fulfill the admission requirements:

• Provide a full transcript of all prior education.
• If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 79 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 195.

For freshmen:

• Earned the minimum test score on the ACT or SAT.
• Freshman applicants also have the option of being reviewed with or without test scores.
• Completed 17 specific high school courses with satisfactory grades.

For a list of test scores and high school courses, review the freshman admission requirements.

For transfer students:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in your college coursework.
• Slightly different requirements apply if you transfer from within the UM System or already have an associate of arts degree from a regionally accredited Missouri community college.

For additional information, please see the transfer admission requirements.

Gather your papers

In the online application, you will need to supply:

• Your name and contact information.
• Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).
• Names and locations of previous college or high school and dates you attended.

If you are applying as a transfer student, you will also need to contact all your previous colleges or universities to request they send your official transcripts to:

Office of Admissions
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211