Degree Applicability: Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies, or Bachelor of Arts
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.
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).
Students must pass both the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) for Mild-Moderate Cross-Categorical and all four subtests of the Elementary Education Multi-Content exam (English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies).
Post-baccalaureate Certification
Candidates who have already earned a baccalaureate degree may pursue post-baccalaureate certification with or without a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
Special Education Cross-Categorical Disabilities MM
All degree plans reflect the new Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) certification rules which took effect August 1, 2017.
All degree plans reflect the new Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) certification rules which took effect August 1, 2017.
Undergraduate Programs:
Ms. Kathleen C. Wendt
Director of Teacher Certification Advising
Office: FLD-312
Phone: 314-392-2324
Email: kathleen.wendt@mobap.edu
Mrs. Deborah Dumey
Undergraduate Education Advisor
Office: FLD-349
Phone: 314-744-7656
Email: deborah.dumey@mobap.edu
Graduate Programs:
Ms. Grace Green
Graduate Advisor – Master of Arts in Teaching
Office: Graduate Office
Phone: 314-744-5381
Email: grace.green@mobap.edu
Mrs. Rosanne McCoy
Graduate Advisor – Master of Arts in Teaching
Office: Graduate Office
Phone: 314-392-2322
Email: rosanne.mccoy@mobap.edu
