Courses
Delivery of this program is 100% online. No campus visits are required.
Successful completion of the program requires 30 credit hours and culminates in a capstone.
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 3 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 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.
English Education Certification
This program does not provide initial teaching certification. However, in completing this degree program, you will be prepared to take the Missouri Praxis to earn your certification.