School of Education
Mission Statement: The School of Education at Missouri Baptist University seeks to develop reflective, problem-solving, professional educators of excellence from a Christian perspective; to enhance the lives of students in the classroom intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially; and to significantly influence students through the demonstrated integration of Christian faith and learning in the classroom, so that they may become positive change agents in a globally and culturally diverse society.
This means more than simply valuing human diversity; it includes an imperative to promote equity and social justice and to intentionally prepare candidates to develop the knowledge bases, interpersonal skills and dispositions for serving diverse populations. Preparing candidates to become agents of social change is consistent with the Christian perspective and is reflected not only in the classroom, but also in field experiences in diverse settings. Based on its mission, the unit has undertaken the task of ensuring each candidate has experiences in schools with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, varied racial and ethnic groups, English language learners, and exceptional learners.
Undergraduate candidates seeking to teach at the secondary level must have a primary major in Unified Science. Students must also select a concentration area in either biology or chemistry, which will constitute a minor. Learn More →
Undergraduate candidates seeking to teach at the secondary level must have a primary major in Business Education.
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The undergraduate degree plans offered by the Education Division, with the exception of Child Development and Studies in Teaching and Learning, are designed to meet Missouri State Teacher Certification requirements.
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This major is available as both a stand-alone (Birth through Grade 3) and as a combined major with Elementary Education (Birth through Grade 6) and/or Early Childhood Special Education (Birth through Grade 3 or Grade 6). Learn More →
A major in Early Childhood Special Education prepares candidates to teach students with special needs from birth through grade 3. It is available as a stand-alone program or in combination with Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Learn More →
This major is available as both a stand-alone (Grades 1-6) and as a combined major with Early Childhood and/or Early Childhood Special Education(Birth through Grade 3) or with Special Education Cross-categorical Disabilities Mild/Moderate (Grades K-12). Learn More →
Students must have a primary, content area major to pursue certification at the K-12 or secondary level. Students must also meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred. Learn More →
Health Education (Grades K-12) is available as a stand alone program or in combination with Physical Education (Grades K-12). Learn More →
At the middle school level (grades 5-9), certification is offered in the following areas of concentration: Business Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, General Science, Social Science, and Speech/Theatre. These are available as stand-alone programs or in combination with secondary or other middle school content areas. Learn More →
Physical Education (Grades K-12) is available as a stand-alone program or in combination with Health Education (Grades K-12). Learn More →
A major in Special Education: Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild to Moderate prepares candidates to teach students with special needs in grades K-12. It is available as a stand-alone program or in combination with Elementary Education. Learn More →
The academic degree plans offered by the Education Division, with the exception of Child Development and Studies in Teaching and Learning, are designed to meet Missouri State Teacher Certification requirements. Learn More →
