Nov. 21, 2025
Defense and Strategic Studies, Accelerated Master of Arts
Admission Criteria Entrance TermApplication DeadlineSummerApril 15FallJuly 15SpringNovember 15 Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MA program in Defense and Strategic Studies, a student must: Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree, including all general education requirements Have a minimum 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. Official transcripts are…
March 6, 2025
School Librarianship, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description:This program prepares Missouri certified teachers to get school library media certification added onto their teaching certificate, while also giving those students a university credential and a foothold into the Master of Library and Information Science degree program. Upon completion of the program, students should understand the rationale for developing and organizing library collections, the foundations of librarianship and the information professions, and how to manage and administer a school library program. Certificate web site: In development Admission Criteria Application Deadlines This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can…
Feb. 28, 2025
Academic Advising, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 15 Certificate description: The Academic Advising graduate certificate is designed to provide practicing academic advisors and those who plan to enter the field with opportunities to gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to advance their academic advising practices in manners that best support students. Students in the Academic Advising graduate certificate will engage in hands-on projects to advance their knowledge of advising, inclusion, diversity, and equity and be able to recognize and apply student development theories. Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/educational-leadership-policy-analysis/degrees-programs/ Admission Criteria Application Deadlines Summer semester: Rolling Fall semester: Rolling…
Feb. 28, 2025
Behavior Management in PK-12 Education Settings, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description: The 100% online Behavior Management in PK-12 Education Settings Certificate will prepare highly qualified professionals working in an education setting (general educators, special educators, paraeducators, administrators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and more) to provide evidence-based practices (EBPs) and supports to meet students’ emotional behavioral health needs. 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…
Feb. 28, 2025
Science of Reading and Special Education, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description: The Specialized Instruction through Science of Reading Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices and supports to children with learning disabilities and reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. Scholars completing the certificate program will be able to deliver evidence-based practices (EBPs) that are effective across developmental domains, can ameliorate negative effects, and improve long-term outcomes of student achievement. Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/special-education/degrees-programs/ Admission Criteria Application Deadlines Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallMay 15SpringOctober 15SummerMarch 15 Required Application…
Feb. 28, 2025
Special Education Administration, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description: The Special Education Administration Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices (EBPs) and supports to special education departments within school districts and the community. 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. Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/special-education/degrees-programs/ Admission Criteria Application Deadlines Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallMay 15SpringOctober 15SummerMarch 15 Required Application Materials For the Graduate…
Feb. 25, 2025
Literacy Instruction and Intervention, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 15 Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction and Intervention offers students a unique program of courses that will equip students with the skills to make educated and professional choices for the students in their classroom. The program of study will include balanced literacy, science of reading, play and problem-based instructional methods, but most importantly it will present these pedagogical moves through an equity-minded lens. Certificate website: In development Admission Criteria Application Deadlines Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallJune 15SpringOctober 15SummerMarch 15 Required Application Materials For the Graduate School Completed Graduate School online…
Feb. 22, 2024
Intervention and Instruction, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Stand Alone: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description: The 100% online Intervention and Instruction Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices and supports to meet the academic goals of children with special needs. 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 may be applied towards a master’s degree. Certificate web site:…
Feb. 15, 2024
Economics, Accelerated Master of Arts
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Admission criteria Application Deadlines Entrance TermApplication Deadlines for On-Campus MAApplication Deadlines for Online MASummerNoneNoneFallNoneNoneSpringNoneNone 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…
Nov. 10, 2023
Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum, Doctor of Education
Admission Criteria Application Deadline Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallNovember 1 PLEASE NOTE: Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee. It is suggested applicants submit their applications in plenty of time to be reviewed for the desired semester of entrance. Applications for admissions decisions take at least 6 weeks to process. Minimum Requirements Completion of an appropriate preliminary degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better Evidence of at least 2 years of successful experience in an appropriate field Minimum Language Requirements Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores Required Application…