Shape the Future. Start Your Teaching Journey at Missouri S&T!
Join Missouri S&T’s vibrant and supportive community of future educators! When you choose our program, you’ll be part of a close-knit department where professors know your name and are committed to your success.
From your very first semester, you’ll dive into education courses, and by your second semester, you’ll be gaining real experience in K–12 classrooms. All of our classes are taught by full-time professors with extensive teaching experience, ensuring you’re learning from experts who have been where you want to go.
Our program is designed to prepare you for today’s classrooms:
- Hands-on experience early and often – build confidence as you work directly with students.
- Technology integration and embedded training – stand out with skills schools want now like AI and mental health first aid.
- High demand for our graduates – school districts actively recruit Missouri S&T teachers.
Not sure if teaching is the right path? Explore our new undergraduate certificate in teaching and learning - just 12 credit hours—to try out the field while adding a valuable credential.
Future high school educators can earn both a bachelor’s degree in their content area and Missouri teacher certification, giving you flexibility and career options.
We also make sure your path to teaching is accessible:
- Scholarships and funding to help with fees.
- Affordable textbooks chosen by our faculty.
- A dedicated full-time advisor to guide you.
- A four-year plan that keeps you on track to graduate.
Already have college credit—or even a degree? We’ll work with you to create the best pathway to teacher certification.
Our programs are fully approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with reciprocity options available in other states.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Elementary Classroom Teacher program has earned the ILA National Recognition for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals for five years beginning August 2025 and is nationally recognized through August 2030.
This designation shows that our program is aligned to the ILA Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals 2017 and is leading the way to advance excellence and equity in literacy acquisition worldwide.
Undergraduate Programs
Early Childhood
Early childhood graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with an early childhood emphasis and are certified to teach birth-3rd grade in Missouri. We offer opportunities to observe and work with children and families at our on campus S&T Child Development Center while in this program.
Elementary
Elementary graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with an elementary emphasis and are certified to teach grades 1-6 in Missouri. We offer embedded Project Lead The Way certification in our STEM-focused elementary program. This degree also allows greater flexibility in customizing your education.
Middle School
Middle school graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in the content they will teach. Middle school encompasses grades 5-9, and we have programs available in language arts, math, science, and social science
Secondary
Secondary graduates are certified to teach grades 9-12 in Missouri. As a secondary education student, you can choose from one of many concentrations.
Graduate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
The graduate certificate in teacher leadership will provide practicing educators with the skills to lead teams to improve teaching and learning; however, this certificate does not result in Missouri educator licensure. The courses in this graduate certificate may be applied to the non-thesis Master of Science in Biology. Other programs may accept these courses according to their guidelines.
MS in Biological Sciences
Earn a science graduate degree that furthers your knowledge of ecosystems, molecular techniques, human biology and more. This program has a rich history of direct application that you can translate into the classroom today to teach your students how to innovate solutions to the challenging global problems of tomorrow.
Centers
Mission Statement
The mission of the Education Department is to provide high quality teachers to school districts in the south central region of Missouri and beyond.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Department is our teachers inspire the next generation of students to pursue educational and STEAM career fields by connecting content knowledge to real world application, while creating a safe learning space for students.
View alignment of our programs with Missouri DESE requirements.
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