Secondary teacher certification How to apply

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Master of education in education
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How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements:

  • GPA of 2.75 on 4.0 scale in undergraduate work.
  • A passing score on the designated Missouri Content Examination or an approved program of study.
  • Approved results of the Family Care Safety Registry.
  • A clear TB test or chest x-ray, if appropriate.

Application dates

To start classes in Apply by Classes begin
Fall July 1 August
Spring Dec. 1 January
Summer May 1 June

Gather your papers

  • Transcripts and/or entrance examinations. Official transcripts from all universities attended are required. 
  • International applicants are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.

Find more information about the application process through the UMSL Graduate School.

Complete the online application

  • Domestic application fee: $50.00
  • International application fee: $40.00

Note Applicants to the UMSL Graduate School are only required to pay the application fee once. If you have paid the fee for a previous graduate application, you do not need to pay it again.

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This program is administered by the Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership

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