The University of Missouri (Mizzou) is a proud member of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA). Great Plains IDEA is a partnership of multiple public universities that offers 100% online degree programs. You’ll apply and enroll in courses at Mizzou, your home institution. However, your courses are taught by expert faculty from several universities offering you greater flexibility. Enter a program now for the future you see for yourself.
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Great Plains IDEA programs are 100% online, allowing you to work toward the degree you need while allowing you the flexibility to maintain your busy life. The courses in each program are semester-based and asynchronous, so you can learn on your own time.
Affordable
Students pay the Great Plains IDEA common price per credit hour for graduate and undergraduate courses at all universities, whether in state or out of state and regardless of degree program.
Accredited
All Great Plains IDEA member universities are accredited by regional agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Education especially to evaluate academic institutions in specific states. The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Gain specialized early childhood and family policy knowledge for a variety of careers. Focus on improving the lives of children and creating positive systemic changes in society applicable to jobs in education, social work, government and more. Earn a graduate certificate while you work, prepare to switch careers or advance in your existing graduate degree program. Set yourself up for higher earning potential.
Gain specialized early childhood and family policy knowledge for a variety of careers. Focus on improving the lives of children and creating positive systemic changes in society applicable to jobs in education, social work, government and more. Earn a graduate certificate while you work, prepare to switch careers or advance in your existing graduate degree program. Set yourself up for higher earning potential.
Learn to manage and evaluate programs for individuals and families, and provide leadership for social service agencies or other community organizations. If you already work with children, youth, adults and families, this certificate may be a perfect fit.
Protect our food supply from accidental or deliberate contamination. Deal effectively with food safety and biosecurity issues.
Work one-on-one with youth and their families. Enhance your credentials, obtain continuing education credits or to boost your qualifications for future employment.
Inspire a generation to succeed. Prepare to work with youth and their families, while honing your skills and enhancing your career outlook.
Develop your leadership skills and prepare for a role in the public sector or industry. Gain skills in advanced teaching methods, evaluating educational programs, research design, technical communication and more.
Manage and evaluate programs, deliver programs for children and families and provide leadership in social service agencies.
Provide youth with positive opportunities to learn and grow. Gain the knowledge and skills to create, facilitate and evaluate programs promoting healthy youth development.
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