Already have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
Obtain your first teaching certificate with our help.
Currently Missouri State offers over 30 different certification programs at either the postbaccalaureate (nondegree-seeking) or graduate level. Alternative certification programs approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are available in several areas.
Teacher certification resources
- Apply for your certificate
- Add an area to your certificate
- Upgrade your certificate
- Renew or extend your certificate
- Reactivate your (expired) certificate
- Transfer your certificate from out-of-state or country
- Transfer your certificate from Missouri State to out-of-state