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).
Students must meet all requirements for certification before this degree will be conferred, including passing the following: 1) all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA); 2) the Professional Development Folio (semester prior to student teaching); 3) the Missouri Content Assessment(s) (MoCA) for each area of certification sought; and 4) a passing composite score on their summative evaluation in the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES).
Applicable Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Professional Studies options are also available)