The way beyond Education

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To break barriers in education, you need an education that breaks barriers. That’s where Missouri Online comes in. We don’t just have online University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) programs, we provide world-recognized curriculums as leaders in distance education for 100+ years. We don’t just give you a textbook, we tackle modern challenges with hands-on learning. We don’t just teach students, we build leaders ready to take on what’s next.

Our faculty push you to think outside the screen and shape the future of education. With a top-rated UMSL degree, you not only gain the valuable skills to stand out in many fields, but you gain the confidence to blaze a new path forward.

Choose your path

Master of education

Help others overcome educational obstacles. Take one or two classes per semester and complete each program in two to three years. Choose from careers such as curriculum specialist, educator, researcher, director and more.

  • Master of education in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood education
  • Master of education in elementary education with an emphasis in elementary teacher certification
  • Master of education in secondary education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction
  • Master of education in secondary education with an emphasis in teaching English to speakers of other languages
  • Master of education in educational psychology

Graduate certificate

Use your drive to excel in a variety of areas with a graduate certificate. From teaching to leadership, you can develop the tools to chase your vision for a brighter future.

  • Graduate certificate in social justice in education
  • Graduate certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages
  • Graduate certificate in elementary and special education teaching
  • Graduate certificate in elementary school teaching
  • Graduate certificate in autism studies
  • Graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis

Quick
facts

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Affordable

A career-focused education at an incredible value. Domestic undergraduate and graduate student students in an online UMSL program listed on this site pay in-state tuition regardless of residency.

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ACCREDITED

UMSL is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors in the US.

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FLEXIBLE

Course work is 100% online: no campus visits required. It’s a flexible, interactive experience that fits into your busy life.

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CONNECTED

UMSL boasts the largest alumni network in the St. Louis region, including more than 75,000 graduates who live and work in the area.

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AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION
THAT WORKS FOR YOU

  • No. 1 in Missouri for affordability (Business Insider)
  • No. 5 Best College for Adult Education in the US (Great Value Colleges)
  • Tier 1 National Research University (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Four-time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (INSIGHTS into Diversity magazine)

Take your
next step

It’s time to move from “it’s just a job” to “it’s my calling.” This is where you’ll achieve it, because this is the way beyond.

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