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The program offers a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with emphasis in Exercise Physiology.

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

• Prerequisites: general and organic chemistry, physiology (5 h), anatomy, nutrition, biochemistry, advanced exercise physiology
• Minimum 3.5 graduate GPA (4.0=A)

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Exercise Physiology Program

All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.

• Statement of Purpose: Upload a Statement of Purpose, indicating your academic/research interests and career goals to the “Statement of Purpose” section of your online application.
• Resume or Vita: Upload a current Resume or Vita to the “Resume/CV” section of your online application.
• Recommendations: Enter the required information for at least three recommenders in the “Recommendations” section of your online application. The recommenders will receive an email with instructions for completing and submitting your recommendation. Please ensure that the recommenders are aware of the application deadline.
• Statement of Goals Video: Upload a Statement of Goals Video to the “Portfolio” section of your online application. It should be a minimum of 1-minute long (recommended 3-5 minute) video on why you want to be in graduate school and your goals with the program.
• TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)

Admission criteria

Application Deadline

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the English Program (go to website for details)

• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must be academic.
• One transcript from all colleges or universities you have attended.
• CV
• List of any previous graduate classes taken
• Statement of purpose (approximately 500 words): The admissions committee is interested in your past academic interests, including specific papers and projects you have worked on, and what you wish to accomplish as a graduate student. Please explain why you wish to pursue a particular emphasis (poetry, Romanticism, etc.), in this department. The Statement of Purpose serves as your request to be considered for a Graduate School fellowship.
• Writing Sample: One 15-20 page scholarly paper for students applying for Literature Studies or for English Language and Linguistics. Creative Writing applicants should submit one critical/scholarly paper and one of the following: a sample of your fiction (15-30 pages), creative non-fiction (15-20 pages), or poetry (15-20 pages).

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

The EECS department offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Application Procedures

Application for admission to a graduate degree program in ECE involves submitting a formal application through the Graduate School online application for admission. An application must be accompanied by an application fee.  In addition, the applicant must have the following original paperwork sent directly from the originating institutions to the Graduate School:

1. Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the online application system. Applicants provide official transcripts if accepted by the academic program.
2. Official GRE score report from Educational Testing Service (and TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants)

The following supplemental materials must be uploaded in the online application:

1. Your resume
2. A personal goal statement indicating why you feel prepared to pursue the degree program and why you want to pursue this degree
3. Three letters of recommendation from persons, preferably professors, who know your abilities that must address your ability and readiness to pursue a graduate program.

In order to be considered for admission in a particular semester, the Director of Graduate Studies, according to the following deadlines, must receive all required paperwork:

• Fall admission:  Applications and all paperwork must be received by March 1. For earlier consideration for financial assistance in the department, applications and all paperwork must be received by January 15.
• Spring admission:  Applications and all paperwork must be received by October 1.

Note:  Copies of the required documents (transcripts, GRE scores, etc.) cannot be accepted in lieu of the official reports from the originating institutions.  Copies of these records can be submitted for evaluation, but any decision on admission is non-binding until the official records have been received.

All MU students (current or prior) must meet the same requirements as external students.  The only difference is that MU grad students file one of the following forms (in lieu of an MU Application Form):

1. Current Non-Degree Graduate Students:Change of Division, Degree, Program, Emphasis, or Advisor form,
2. Current graduate students in another department:  Change of Division, Degree, Program, Emphasis, or Advisor form (same as 1)
3. Previous graduate students returning to same program: Reactivation form.

More information about the EECS graduate programs can be found at this link.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

The program offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis with emphasis areas in Educational Administration, Educational Policy Studies, and Higher Education.

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 15

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (A=4.0)

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Admissions screening and decisions for all graduate programs are not made until all required materials have been submitted. Admissions recommendations are based on a profile developed from data that include undergraduate (last 60 hours) and graduate grade point averages, recommendations, evidence of successful professional experiences and samples of scholarly writing.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the ELPA Program

• 3 recommendations, two of which are from faculty who have taught/advised the applicant
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Current resume
• Samples of scholarly writing
• Assistantship application, if interested

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: March 1*

*Note: Applications will be due March 1, with coursework beginning in the Fall semester of that same year.

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Relevant organizational or educational leadership experience.
  • We recommend candidates have a minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience prior to the start of the cohort for which they are applying.
  • Also, we define leadership experience broadly so please be sure to share any and all such experiences in your application (e.g., building administrator, team leader, program director, chairing a committee, creating a new program/initiative).
• Evidence of consistency between candidate’s goals and the mission and goals of the EdD program and the ELPA department.
• Evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written).
• Potential for success in a doctoral program.
• GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in graduate studies (master’s degree) from an accredited institution.
• For non-native English speakers, minimum scores accepted by the MU Graduate School for TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge C1 Advanced exams, or Duolingo English Test.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Educational Leadership Program

• Unofficial transcripts (see the Graduate School’s discussion of the Application Process for more information; you will be asked to submit official transcripts if admitted)
• Résumé or CV (be sure to account for all relevant organizational and educational leadership experiences)
• Personal statement that addresses your reasons for seeking entrance into the educational leadership EdD program and identifies your professional goals. In other words, why do you want to do this program and how will this degree help move you toward your personal or professional goals in the future?
• Short video answer: Please video and upload your answers to the questions below.
  • Describe your leadership philosophy. In other words, what principles, values and beliefs do you use to lead in your current organization?
  • Tell us about your primary leadership experiences, and how these have influenced your definition of leadership over time.
• Essay response: For the educational leadership doctor of education program, please upload an essay addressing the following:
  • In your work as an educational leader, you are likely faced with issues that need further attention or investigation. These issues may be ideal topics for your dissertation in practice*. For this essay, begin by describing an idea for a dissertation in practice* that you would be interested in studying (limit to one paragraph). Then, in 500 words or less, respond to the following questions:
    • How is your dissertation in practice* idea responsive to creating more equitable and inclusive educational spaces and support systems for all stakeholders?
    • How might the results of your study be beneficial to you as a leader and to your organization (or current context)?

*A dissertation in practice refers to a specialized form of academic research and scholarly work that is typically associated with professional doctoral programs, such as a doctor of education (Ed.D.). Unlike traditional dissertations that primarily contribute to theoretical knowledge, a dissertation in practice emphasizes applying scholarly research to address real-world challenges and issues within a specific professional field or context.

• Three recommendations from individuals who can comment on your potential for success in a doctoral program.
  • At least two letters should be from faculty who have taught or advised you. (If this is not possible, there will be a place on the application form for you to explain.)
  • At least one letter should address your leadership experience/potential.

Admission Criteria

Application Inquiries

• Click here to request information from the ESCP program

Application Deadlines

Preferred GRE Scores (Required for SMEE Applicants Only)

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program

• 3 letters of recommendation via the online application
• Personal statement and vitae via online application per departmental requirements
• Educational Psychology program applicants only: Scholarly paper that you have written as a substitute for the GRE.  This paper is widely defined but should showcase your ability to analyze a topic in depth and/or showcase your knowledge in terms of research methods.
• GRE scores (required for Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education applicants only)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

• The application deadline, guidelines for grades, test scores, and more are available on this Economics PhD application information page.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores*

*Note: Every non-native English-speaking applicant who is applying to the PhD program in Economics at the University of Missouri must submit an English proficiency test score even if they meet all the criteria set by the University to be exempt from the English language requirement.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Economics Program

All application materials must be uploaded through the Graduate School online application. More detailed instructions on uploading required materials are available on this Economics PhD application information page.

• 3 letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• Official GRE scores
• Writing sample (optional)

Requirements for the doctoral degree

For the Economics PhD program details, including degree requirements, qualifying process, and dissertation requirements, please see the PhD Handbook on the Economics PhD website.

The program offers an Education Specialist degree with emphasis in PK-12 Educational Leadership and Administration.

Admission Criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (A=4.0)

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed three times each year. Students will be informed of the results in enough time to enroll for the following semester. All materials must be submitted by these deadlines, when application review will begin.

• To start summer semester, the application deadline is: March 1
• To start fall semester, the application deadline is: July 1
• To start spring semester, the application deadline is: October 1

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Admissions screening and decisions for all graduate programs are not made until all required materials have been submitted. Admissions recommendations are based on a profile developed from data that include undergraduate (last 60 hours) and graduate grade point averages, recommendations and evidence of successful professional experiences.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the ELPA Program

• 3 recommendations, at least one of which is from faculty who have taught/advised the applicant
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Current resume
• Departmental assistantship application, if interested

Admission Criteria

Application Inquiries

• Click here to request information from the ESCP program

Application Deadlines

On Campus Master’s & Educational Specialist Programs

Online Master’s & Educational Specialist Programs

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• If an applicant is admitted but does not hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or does not have relevant background course work, the applicant must complete prerequisite courses as specified by the faculty of the department.
• GRE scores are required for Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education applicants only

Preferred GRE Scores

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program (Campus)

• 3 letters of recommendation via the online application
• Personal statement and vitae via online application per departmental requirements
• Resume/CV
• Educational Psychology program applicants only: Scholarly paper that you have written as a substitute for the GRE.  This paper is widely defined but should showcase your ability to analyze a topic in depth and/or showcase your knowledge in terms of research methods
• GRE scores (required for Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education applicants only)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (International only)

For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program (Online)

Application requirements and deadlines vary depending on emphasis areas. Please check out links below to view detailed information on each program’s application requirements and deadlines.

• Mental Health Practices in Schools (M.Ed.)
• Mental Health Practices in Schools (EdSp)
• Positive Coaching & Athletic Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Student Learning and Well-being (M.Ed.)
• School Counseling (M.Ed.)

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

Students with a bachelor’s degree in economics in progress at the University of Missouri may apply for admission into the accelerated master’s program. Applicants are admitted on a basis of an undergraduate record, with particular emphasis on performance in economics, mathematics, and statistics courses. The minimum eligibility requirement is 90 credit hours with a 3.25 GPA.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

For the Economics Program

All application materials must be uploaded through the Graduate School online application.

• Resume

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering, a student must:

• Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree, including all general education requirements
• Have a 3.0 GPA overall

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application.

For the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume
• 1 letter of recommendation

Admission Criteria

Application Deadline

Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MA program in English, a student must:

• Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Have a 3.3 GPA overall and a 3.5 in the major.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
  • Applicants to the accelerated program should select the year that corresponds to their senior year of undergraduate study, during which time they would be writing their Honors thesis.
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application.

For the English Program

• Master’s Supplement: Once the English (MA) option is selected from the Application Information section, the Master’s Supplement section will appear. Complete all required fields in the section. 
• One letter of recommendation is required from a MU faculty member, preferably someone in the English department who can comment on your past performance and your potential to succeed in graduate classes.
• CV containing academic honors, vocational or employment experience, or other significant accomplishments in your educational career.
• Statement of purpose (approximately 500 words): The admissions committee is interested in your past academic interests, including specific papers and projects you have worked on, and what you wish to accomplish as a graduate student. Explain why you wish to pursue a particular emphasis (i.e., Creative Writing and Linguistics) or field (e.g. Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Contemporary American Literature, Early Modern Literature, etc.)
• Writing Sample
  • For Literature applications: Submit your strongest analytical paper of 5-10 pages from a previous class. The sample need not be related to your application area of interest, but should show your skills in argumentation, use of sources, or theoretical methods.
  • For Creative Writing applications: Submit two writing samples. One should be a writing sample in your chosen genre (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction) of 7-12 pages that best illustrates your creative work. The other should be an analytical paper of 5-10 pages from a previous class that shows your skills in argumentation, use of sources, or theoretical methods.
• English Departmental Application (built into the Graduate School application)

The program offers a Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with emphasis in Exercise Physiology.

Admission criteria

• Prerequisites: general chemistry, physiology (5 h), anatomy, nutrition, biology, exercise physiology. Kinesiology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry are considered ideal.
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (4.0=A)

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Exercise Physiology Program

All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.

• Statement of Purpose: Upload a Statement of Purpose, indicating your academic/research interests and career goals to the “Statement of Purpose” section of your online application.
• Resume or Vita: Upload a current Resume or Vita to the “Resume/CV” section of your online application.
• Recommendations: Enter the required information for at least three recommenders in the “Recommendations” section of your online application. The recommenders will receive an email with instructions for completing and submitting your recommendation. Please ensure that the recommenders are aware of the application deadline.
• Statement of Goals Video: Upload a Statement of Goals Video to the “Portfolio” section of your online application. It should be a minimum of 1-minute long (recommended 3-5 minute) video on why you want to be in graduate school and your goals with the program.
• TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)

The program offers Master’s degrees in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with emphasis areas in Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, and TESOL.

Admission Criteria

Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Application Deadlines

The program accepts rolling admissions, so applicants can apply at any time. It’s suggested applicants submit their application at least six weeks before the beginning of the term in which they wish to start their course work. The deadlines below are priority application dates.

Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Applications for admissions decisions take at least 6 weeks to process

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Program

• Personal data sheet form (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Resume/CV
• All emphasis areas desire at least 2 letters of recommendation, regardless of GPA. If your GPA is below a 3.0 or you are an international student (have an international transcript), three letters of reference are required. ALL LETTERS MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL AND SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY. Please contact the department if you have any questions or concerns about this requirement.
• A digital portfolio of three to five pieces of artwork you consider your best (required for Art Education applicants only)

Note: The English Department is currently only accepting applications for the self-funded, on-campus MA.

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall, higher in courses in major
• Majored in English as an undergraduate, with at least 18 hours in upper division courses in literature or linguistics. Students with other undergraduate majors may be admitted provided their background in English studies is suitable and provided they complete an appropriate course of preliminary study. Promising students who do not meet one or more of these criteria may at the discretion of the director of graduate studies be encouraged to enroll as non-degree graduate students.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the English Program (go to website for details)

• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which must be academic.
• One transcript from all colleges or universities you have attended.
• CV
• Statement of purpose (approximately 500 words): The admissions committee is interested in your past academic interests, including specific papers and projects you have worked on, and what you wish to accomplish as a graduate student. Please explain why you wish to pursue a particular emphasis (poetry, Romanticism, etc.), in this department. The Statement of Purpose serves as your request to be considered for a Graduate School fellowship.
• Writing Sample: One 15-20 page scholarly paper for students applying for Literature Studies or for English Language and Linguistics. Creative Writing applicants should submit one critical/scholarly paper and one of the following: a sample of your fiction (15-30 pages), creative non-fiction (15-20 pages), or poetry (15-20 pages).

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

The EECS department offers the Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering and the Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Application Procedures

Application for admission to a graduate degree program in ECE involves submitting a formal application through the Graduate School online application for admission. An application must be accompanied by an application fee.  In addition, the applicant must have the following original paperwork sent directly from the originating institutions to the Graduate School:

1. Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the online application system. Applicants provide official transcripts if accepted by the academic program.
2. Official GRE score report from Educational Testing Service (and TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants)

The following supplemental materials must be uploaded in the online application:

1. Your resume
2. A personal goal statement indicating why you feel prepared to pursue the degree program and why you want to pursue this degree
3. Three letters of recommendation from persons, preferably professors, who know your abilities that must address your ability and readiness to pursue a graduate program.

In order to be considered for admission in a particular semester, the Director of Graduate School, according to the following deadlines, must receive all required paperwork:

• Fall admission:  Applications and all paperwork must be received by March 1. For earlier consideration for financial assistance in the department, applications and all paperwork must be received by January 15.
• Spring admission:  Applications and all paperwork must be received by October 1.

Note:  Copies of the required documents (transcripts, GRE scores, etc.) cannot be accepted in lieu of the official reports from the originating institutions.  Copies of these records can be submitted for evaluation, but any decision on admission is non-binding until the official records have been received.

All MU students (current or prior) must meet the same requirements as external students.  The only difference is that MU grad students file one of the following forms (in lieu of an MU Application Form):

1. Current Non-Degree Graduate Students: Change of Division, Degree, Program, Emphasis, or Advisor form
2. Current graduate students in another department:  Change of Division, Degree, Program, Emphasis, or Advisor form (same as 1)
3. Previous graduate students returning to same program: Reactivation form.

More information about the EECS graduate programs can be found at this link.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Admission Criteria

MEd in PK-12 Educational Leadership and Administration:

• Summer priority deadline: February 1 (application review begins)
• Summer final deadline: May 1  (all materials must be uploaded)
  
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (A=4.0)

MEd in Higher Education:

• Fall deadline
  • Priority deadline: January 15
  • Second priority deadline: May 15
  • Final deadline: August 1
• Spring deadline
  • Priority deadline: September 15
  • Final deadline: December 1
• Summer deadline: May 1
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (A=4.0)

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Admissions screening and decisions for all graduate programs are not made until all required materials have been submitted. Admissions recommendations are based on a profile developed from data that include undergraduate (last 60 hours) and graduate grade point averages, recommendations, and evidence of successful related experiences.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the PK-12 Educational Leadership and Administration Program

• 3 recommendations, one of which is from faculty and one of which is from a school leader
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose (guidance provided in the application)
• Resume/CV
• Departmental assistantship application, if interested (student affairs assistantship application processes are separate; contact the department for more information).

A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for the M Ed in PK-12 Educational Leadership and Administration, Elementary and Secondary Principal, Certification.

For the Higher Education Program

• 3 recommendations, two of which are from faculty who have taught/advised the applicant
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose (guidance provided in the application)
• Resume/CV
• Essay (prompt provided in the application)

A minimum of 33 credit hours and a capstone project are required for the M Ed in Higher Education.

Admission Criteria

Application Inquiries

• Click here to request information from the ESCP program

Application Deadlines

On Campus Master’s & Educational Specialist Programs

Online Master’s & Educational Specialist Programs

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• If an applicant is admitted but does not hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or does not have relevant background course work, the applicant must complete prerequisite courses as specified by the faculty of the department.
• GRE scores are required for Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education applicants only

Preferred GRE Scores

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program (Campus)

• 3 letters of recommendation via the online application
• Personal statement and vitae via online application per departmental requirements
• Resume/CV
• Educational Psychology program applicants only: Scholarly paper that you have written as a substitute for the GRE.  This paper is widely defined but should showcase your ability to analyze a topic in depth and/or showcase your knowledge in terms of research methods
• GRE scores (required for Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation in Education applicants only)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (International only)

For the Educational, School and Counseling Psychology Program (Online)

Application requirements and deadlines vary depending on emphasis areas. Please check out links below to view detailed information on each program’s application requirements and deadlines.

• Mental Health Practices in Schools (M.Ed.)
• Mental Health Practices in Schools (EdSp)
• Positive Coaching & Athletic Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Student Learning and Well-being (M.Ed.)
• School Counseling (M.Ed.)

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

Students with a bachelor’s degree in any field may apply for admission into the master’s program. Applicants are admitted on the basis of an undergraduate record, with particular emphasis on performance in economics, mathematics, and statistics courses, performance on the GRE, and letters of recommendation. Although the graduate program assumes mathematical background through calculus (normally two or three semesters of college calculus), as well as undergraduate economics training, applicants with more limited backgrounds may be accepted into the program. Such individuals will be assigned supporting course work, some or all of which may be counted toward fulfilling requirements.

Minimum GRE Scores*

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Economics Program

All application materials must be uploaded through the Graduate School online application.

• 2 letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Official GRE scores (GRE scores are not required for the online/distance Master of Arts program.)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description: The purpose of this graduate certificate is to prepare students and working professionals to understand the fundamentals and obtain practical skills in cybersecurity to meet the growing demands of highly trained cybersecurity workforce. Students will learn state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and techniques, have a comprehensive understanding of both classic and modern cryptographic concepts and their mathematical principles, establish the ability to detect and defend cyber-attacks, and develop strong ability to effectively communicate cybersecurity concepts and solutions and their importance to a broad audience.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/eecs/eecs-degrees/

Admission Criteria

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Cyber Security Program

• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description: The 100% online Early Childhood Special Education Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices (EBPs) and supports to early childhood special education students and their families. Scholars completing the certificate program will be able to deliver EBPs that are effective across developmental domains, can ameliorate negative effects, and improve long-term outcomes of student achievement. This graduate certificate may serve as a stand-alone credential or be applied towards a master’s degree.

Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/special-education/degrees-programs/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall deadline: May 15
• Spring deadline: October 15
• Summer deadline: March 15

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Unofficial transcript
• Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• GRE score report (optional)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description:

The online Positive Coaching program is intended for all athletic coaches and sports coordinators who have completed a bachelor’s degree program, and now wish to obtain a graduate certificate. The program is well-suited for athletic coaches at all levels of sport participation, as well as any individuals in educational or other settings, who provide instructional, leadership or counseling services to students or to others.

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/positive-coaching-and-athletic-leadership/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• 1 letter of recommendation: In the online application, you will need to supply the name and contact details of a former instructor or professor whose course you completed and who will provide your academic reference. Their letter should focus on your academic performance and potential for success in graduate academic programs. Applications without at least one letter from a former instructor or professor of the applicant will not be reviewed.
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Neural Engineering-Signals, Systems & Machine Learning will enable the student to gain both fundamental and applied understanding of brain signals and systems, and machine learning schemes in this rapidly growing component of neural big-data research. The program includes the study of basic concepts related to modeling the nonlinear electrical circuits in the brain which use concepts from signal processing, systems modeling and control disciplines. The students will gain expertise in understanding the fundamentals of signals, systems and machine learning tools for ‘reverse engineering the brain’, and also for the design of neural prostheses, and brain machine interfaces.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/eecs/eecs-degrees/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Neural Engineering-Signals, Systems, and Machine Learning Program

• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: Data science is an interdisciplinary area of scientific processes, methods, systems, and algorithms to obtain knowledge or insights from data. Data engineers design, manage, and optimize the flow of data within an organization. The goal of this graduate certificate is to prepare students and professionals to understand the fundamentals and advanced skills in data analytics engineering. It enables the graduating students to address the growing need for data engineering and data science professionals who are trained in advanced data analytics and can collect, process, and transform large streams of data into understandable and actionable information for the purpose of making decisions.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/eecs/eecs-degrees/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: January 1

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Data Analytics Engineering Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• Letters of recommendation (optional)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description: The recent advancement in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning has made significant impact in a wide range of research fields and industries. The purpose of this graduate certificate is to prepare students and professionals to understand the foundation and advanced skills in AI and machine learning and to handle the growing demands in applying cutting-edge AI techniques.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/eecs/eecs-degrees/

Note: Some courses may be taken online through the academic program right now due to COVID-19.

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: January 1

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the AI and Machine Learning Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  18

Certificate description: The 18-hour Graduate Certificate in English trains students in the history and analysis of literature and the English language as well as writing and research skills. Through this certificate, students will:

• Deepen their knowledge of the English language and literature across historical periods and cultures
• Learn and apply a variety of critical methods for interpreting literature
• Practice creative and expository writing at the graduate level
• Acquire advanced research skills through structured assignments and feedback from experienced doctoral faculty
• Research and design educational content appropriate for college-level English courses

Student can take any English courses at the 7000 level, or 8000 level with instructor approval, up to 18 credits; offerings may vary from year to year.

Admission criteria:  BA degree including successful completion of some English coursework

Certificate web site:
http://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofartsandscience/english/grad-cert-english/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• English department application (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description:

This Graduate Certificate in Global Education and Leadership prepares and positions educators to develop, sustain, and lead globally-minded schools (preschool to high school). Regardless of geographic location, educators and students are growing and learning in a transnational world. Examining global and local contexts, this certificate will provide the theories, tools, and resources for aspiring principals, curriculum leaders and other educators to successfully lead colleagues and students to be critical, reflective, and inquiring global stewards with refined intercultural skills. Students who complete the required courses are eligible to apply for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate in Leadership in Practice.

The required four courses for this certificate each take an inquiry approach that allows educators to question and examine locally-relevant and globally-minded leadership principles and practices. The program as a whole expands upon ELPA’s commitment to developing equitable and inclusive leadership by bridging best practices in school leader development with the underpinning values of the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization (ibo.org) and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg4). In turn, the core value underlying the certificate is to foment intercultural understanding and global-mindedness in each of these critical aspects of educational leadership:

• Effective curriculum and instruction
• Collaborative teamwork
• Risk-taking and innovation
• Reflective practice
• Leadership development
• Systems of continuous improvement

Certificate web site: https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/global-education-and-leadership/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: Rolling – preferred date April 1
• Fall semester: Rolling – preferred date July 1
• Spring semester: Rolling – preferred date November 1

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description: Positive Psychology is a specific focus area within the field of psychology that explores the positive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human behavior. It is the scientific study of well-being: how humans flourish and in turn, unlock their potential. Through a purposeful sequence of courses, students will examine positive emotions, engagement, relationships, virtues and strengths, meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. Positive Psychology theories and practices are often applied to individual lived experiences, but coursework will also focus Positive Psychology’s “value-add” to organizations, governments, businesses, and education. The Graduate Certificate of Positive Psychology aims to articulate theory, apply research, and introduce intervention strategies students will use to enhance individual, interpersonal (social), community, institutional, and cultural well-being.

• Examine theoretical cornerstones, concepts, research, and application of positive psychology in the modern era.
• Increase awareness of human strengths and collective contributors to well-being leading to personal, social, academic, and professional development.
• Learn methods to facilitate increases in health and well-being within five measures of flourishing: positive emotionality, engagement in one’s strengths and experiences, relationship growth and development, meaning and purpose, and achievement.
• Understand how to effectively apply positive psychology interventions that promote thriving individuals, communities and organizations.
• Actively engage in directed personal reflections, efforts to expand awareness, and developing strategies to increase well-being measures.

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/positive-psychology/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• 2 letters of recommendation: should attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
• Personal statement
• Resume/CV
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)

*Program not accepting applications at this time.

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: This certificate will provide the requisite awareness, knowledge and skill to effectively work with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds and is ideal for teachers, counselors and administrators in P-12 school settings. By creating this online certificate, Mizzou is working to increase the number of qualified teachers and other school personnel who can serve diverse populations and prepare all students to function more effectively in society. The 15-hour certificate can be completed entirely online, but some students may choose electives that are offered on campus in Columbia, Mo.

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/multicultural-education/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• 2 letters of recommendation: should attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 18

Certificate description:
The 18-hour Quantitative Research Certificate (QRC) is designed to prepare researchers and scholars to be users and critical consumers of quantitative research. Certificate holders are trained in various methods in order to conduct rigorous, scientific quantitative research. Students completing the QRC (depending on the chosen track) will be able to:

• Design effective experimental and quasi-experimental studies
• Manage and use large scale datasets
• Analyze various types of datasets (e.g., nested data, longitudinal data) with the appropriate modeling techniques
• Apply advanced statistical methods (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling) in their own research
• Critically review studies that make use of a diverse set of statistical methods
• Conduct measurement related studies using techniques such as factor analysis or item response theory

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/quantitative-research/

Application Process

The QRC is a stand-alone graduate certificate program and is available to all current graduate students and non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate graduate students. See the Office of Graduate School Graduate Certificates for more information. To apply, see either the below process for current or prospective MU graduate students:

Current Graduate Students

For current MU graduate students, “good standing” in the current academic degree program is required and the following documents should be submitted to quantcertificate@missouri.edu.

• Two letters of recommendation (one of which should be a letter of support from the current degree advisor)
• CV/resume
• The QRC APPLICATION/Initial Plan of Study Form
• Unofficial academic transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work
• Upon acceptance, an Application for Graduate Change of Program, Degree, Emphasis, or Advisor must be submitted to the Graduate School with:
  • A new program/department should be added to current degree program
  • The new “Academic Program” should be Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology and the “Emphasis” area should be Quantitative Research Certificate

Prospective Graduate Students

Individuals not currently an MU graduate student will need to meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies and apply for the QRC by submitting the following documents using the MU Graduate School application.

• Two letters of recommendation
• CV/resume
• The QRC APPLICATION/Initial Plan of Study Form
• Unofficial academic transcripts of all previous undergraduat and graduate work
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  • Tests taken within the last 5 years with a preferred quantitative score of 152
  • Institution code: 6875
• Non-native English speakers must score at least a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 on the Academic IELTS. In addition, it is expected that applicants will achieve subsection minimums of no less than 17 on IBT, 52 on PBT or 6.0 on IELTS (subsections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

Application Deadlines

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration is designed to address the need for enhanced understanding of the higher education institutional context and for improved skills in areas required for effective administration of the higher education administration and governance and some technical knowledge about various aspects of administration (i.e., budget and finance, higher education law).  Students also enhance understanding and skills in a relevant area of administrative practice (e.g., program planning for continuing educators, student affairs administration for student affairs professionals, the community college for community college administrators).

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/higher-education-administration/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: Rolling
• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Epidemiology Certificate will allow prospective and current students to become competent in advanced aspects of epidemiological analysis such as assessing population groups and determining their priority health problems, empowering and mobilizing populations in a collaborative public health effort. The certificate competencies are:

1. Articulate key role of epidemiology for informing health issues and in preserving and improving public health.
2. Appropriately select and use information technology to identify, locate and access health-related data; accurately evaluate the integrity of the data and identify gaps in data.
3. Analyze data arising from epidemiologic studies using appropriate software.
4. Interpret the output of regression models from standard statistical programs and present the results in research papers and project reports.
5. Evaluate outcome-based research on public health interventions for its potential use in public health practice.
6. Develop skills in communicating community assessment and intervention findings to lay audiences.

Certificate web site:
https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/public-health/graduate-certificates/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: May 1st
• Spring Semester: September 1st
• Summer Semester: March 1st

Note: The graduate admissions committee will begin reviewing applications within 1 week of the application deadline.

Required Application Materials

For the Epidemiology Program

• Applicants applying for Spring 2025, Summer 2025 and Fall 2025: Complete a Graduate School application.
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Applicants applying for Spring 2026 and beyond: Contact the Public Health program directly via email at mumphprogram@missouri.edu for application process before you begin a Graduate School application.

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes

Total Credit Hours:  24

Certificate description: The EMS graduate certificate program includes five integrated mathematics content/pedagogy  courses, each with an attached internship and two leadership development courses (total of 24 credits). The program is designed for inservice K-­‐6 teachers interested in pursuing advanced learning experiences and training to increase their knowledge and skill to teach or lead others in teaching mathematics in elementary classrooms. That is, the program is designed for teachers currently working full time. The courses will be offered over a 2-­‐ year cycle beginning in the Fall semester (6 semesters of part-­‐time student effort).

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/elementary-mathematics-specialist/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Program

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Resume

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes  

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The objectives of the Education Policy Graduate Certificate Program will be to provide students with (a) knowledge they can apply to the study of education policy within their major discipline or to their work in policy settings; (b) skills in analyzing education policy issues, i.e., understanding differing values, political and economic arguments, costs/benefits, and policy processes and (c) conceptual tools to use in understanding and resolving policy implementation problems.

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/education-policy/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Education Policy graduate certificate initial plan of study

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description: The purpose of the online graduate certificate in College Teaching is to enhance the teaching skills and career preparation of graduate students interested in obtaining academic positions in 2- and 4-year settings. This certificate will:

1. Increase knowledge about teaching pedagogy to increase learning of college-level students;
2. Increase knowledge about higher education institutions and students; and
3. Encourage reflection into teaching philosophy and pedagogy to improve teaching effectiveness.

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/college-teaching/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Summer semester: Rolling
• Fall semester: Rolling
• Spring semester: Rolling

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV

As we enter the new millennium, the U.S. population is becoming more multiracial, multiethnic, and multilingual.  Some estimate that by the year 2020, racial and ethnic minorities will become the numerical majority.  This demographic shift has already occurred in specific contexts, such as K-12 schools in Los Angeles.  Applied psychologists and educators have begun to develop competency standards for professionals to provide culturally relevant and effective services to our ever-changing population.  In fact, multiculturalism has been identified as the fourth focus in counseling psychology.  The purpose of the graduate minor in multicultural psychology and education would be to (a) expose graduate students to the growing theoretical and empirical research completed in the fields of multicultural psychology and education, (b) help graduate students develop multicultural competencies in research and practice, and (c) provide graduate students with training necessary to meet the psychological and educational demands of diverse populations.

The requirements for the minor are listed below.

• A minimum of 12 credit hours
• 9 credit hours must be taken as a graduate student at the University of Missouri
• No more than 6 credit hours should be listed in the masters or doctoral planner. That is, a maximum of 6 hours can overlap between the courses applied to the Minor in Multicultural Psychology and the courses applied toward a masters or doctoral degree.
• A minimum of 9 credit hours must be 8000 or above (graduate level)
• 6 credit hours must be taken within the core area with a foci on racial and ethnic minorities  (see listing below)
• 3 credit hours must be taken in the auxiliary area (see listing below)
• 3 credit hours must be taken in the skills area (see listing below)

Core Courses (must complete at least 6 graduate-level credit hours from the following courses with a main emphasis on race/ethnicity in psychology and/or education.)

• ESCP 9000 Multicultural Issues in Counseling (3):  This course surveys the research and theories of counseling various racial/ethnic minority and gay, lesbian and bisexual populations in the U.S.  Special consideration is given to examining the intersection among race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and class on psychosocial adjustment.
• ESCP 8580 Social and Cultural Identity Development (3): This course is designed to introduce students to (a) the dominant social and cultural identity theories and paradigms and (b) how these theories have been operationalized and measured.
• ESCP 8590 Multicultural Counseling Competencies (3):  This course reviews theory, research, assessment, and clinical practice in multicultural counseling.
• We encourage students to explore other courses pertaining to race/ethnicity issues in other departments. Any Racial/Ethnic-focused graduate level courses offered outside of the ESCP department should be approved by one of the Directors of the Center.

Auxiliary Courses (must complete 3 credit hours from the following courses emphasizing a wide range of diversity and social change issues):

• ESCP 8585 Gender Issues in Counseling and Education (3): This course covers topics including conceptions of gender roles, measurement of gender-related constructs, gender role socialization process, high incidence of gender-related problems, and psycho-educational and counseling interventions.
• ESCP 8990 Career Development Theory for Women (3):  This course considers the relevance of theories of career development for women, and their application to the counseling of women.  Supervised clinical experience in the application of theories to counseling high school age women provided.
• ESCP 8510 Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability (3). Presentation of medical aspects of major disabilities and their effects upon social, vocational, personal, and economic adjustment. Study of basic restoration and accommodating services.
• ESCP 8540 Theory and Practice in Feminist Therapy 3).Theory, research, practice standards and current debates within feminist therapy. Includes both examination of topical areas in a seminar format and live observation of feminist therapy.
• We encourage students to explore other courses pertaining to diversity issues and inequality in social system in other departments. Pre-approval from the Directors of the Center is needed.

Skill Courses (must complete 3 credit hours from one of the options below)

I. Research Skills:  successful completion of at least 3 hours of A450/A490 (or departmental equivalent) for research hours on an independent, substantive research project such as a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.  The scope and quality of the research project is expected to be of such a caliber that it could be submitted to a refereed journal in the student’s discipline.  The research project must be on a multicultural-related topic (i.e., issues related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and international concerns).

Successful completion of this requirement will consist of:

• Approval of the proposed project can be obtained in one of two ways:  (1) approval of the project from a director of the Center for Multicultural Research, Training, and Consultation, or (2) have an ESCP faculty affiliated with the Center on the thesis/research/dissertation committee.

• One committee member must have expertise in multicultural issues.

• A passing grade in the course.

• Approval of the completed project by a director of the Center, or having an ESCP faculty affiliated with the Center on the thesis/research/dissertation committee,

OR

II. Applied Multicultural Skills:  The person must demonstrate competencies in working with diverse populations (with an emphasis on racial and ethnic minority populations).  This experience will result in 3 hours of graduate credit that can be obtained in the two ways listed below.

Successful completion of this requirement will consist one of the following:

• Completion of 3 credit hours of applied work.  This can be obtained in one of three ways:  (1) successful completion (with a passing grade) of ESCP 8943 (Applied Multicultural Interventions); (2) successful completion (with a passing grade) of a multiculturally-designated applied course (e.g., counseling practica classes, teaching practica classes, group counseling practica classes:  a list of approved courses can be obtained at the Center); or (3) applied experience via community outreach programs, work placements in agencies, or extended volunteer experiences in community agencies.  For the third option, the student must receive direct, individual supervision for minimum of 15 hours from an advanced-level person (MA degree or higher) at the community/work site.  The supervisor must have expertise in the area of multicultural psychology or education.  The student must document this experience by completing the Multicultural Applied Experience and Supervision Form (obtained from the Center for Multicultural Research, Training, and Consultation).  The form requires a supervisor signature, description of the work experience and general evaluation of the student’s performance. (After the student completes this requirement and the Multicultural Competency Portfolio described below, he or she will receive 3 credits of 8085: Problem).

• Approval by a Center director of a Multicultural Competency Portfolio completed by the student to demonstrate awareness, knowledge and skill competencies in the area.

• Consultation: Successful completion of any consultation courses in organization or systemic changes including applied consultation activities. Pre-approval from one of the Co-directors of the Center is needed.