June 10, 2026
School Social Work, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Degree Dependent: Yes Total Credit Hours: 21 Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in School Social Work program is designed for Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree-seeking students and post-MSW social work practitioners to support practice in school settings and pursuit of state endorsement/certification. Graduates will build awareness and expertise to practice in schools, and of the National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0, certification in MO and neighboring states, and hold the skills and preparation necessary to pursue State Department of Education school social work endorsements. As a result of earning this Graduate Certificate…
Jan. 13, 2026
Human Resources Management, Graduate Certificate
Officially approved as: Degree Dependent: Yes Total Credit Hours: 12 Certificate description: Human resources management (HRM) is concerned with matching and developing human talent to the goals and objectives of an organization to support organizational performance and human thriving. The goal of this certificate is to provide core knowledge in the field of human resources to existing professionals in the HR field that want to upskill, individuals who want to train for a move into HR roles, or individuals who want to build their HR skills in order to function more effectively in managerial or other leadership…
Nov. 20, 2025
Defense and Strategic Studies, Accelerated Master of Arts
Admission Criteria Entrance Term Application Deadline Summer April 15 Fall July 15 Spring November 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: Required Application Materials For the Graduate School For the Defense and Strategic Studies Program…
March 5, 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…
Feb. 27, 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 Required…
Feb. 27, 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…
Feb. 27, 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 Term Application Deadline…
Feb. 27, 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 Term Application Deadline Fall May 15 Spring October…
Feb. 24, 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 Term Application Deadline Fall June 15 Spring October 15 Summer March 15 Required…
Feb. 21, 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:…