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Students will complete 120 credit hours over the duration of the program. Courses are offered in synchronous or asynchronous formats. No campus visits are required for coursework, but you will need to complete field experiences in area classrooms. Fieldwork begins with Early Level experiences and continues through Advanced Level experiences (which include a 16-week unpaid student teaching internship) in educational settings in your local area.
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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.
Non degree-seeking enrollment
Prior to acceptance into the program, you may enroll in up to 3 credit hours as a non degree-seeking (in some cases, post-baccalaureate) student. Enrollment does not guarantee acceptance. Learn more about non degree-seeking university student admissions.
State authorization
States require that the University of Missouri 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.