Master of Arts in Teaching

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university

Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.75. Candidates with lower GPAs may be considered on the strength of other components of their application. Admission may be conditional on maintaining grades of B or higher upon entry to the program.

Transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

Two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s potential to be an educator

Missouri Substitute Teacher Certification

Candidate narrative statement describing the intentions and purposes for becoming a middle or high school teacher in a high-need school district

Completion (with passing scores) of the state-required content assessment is required at time of admission. Applicants may be conditionally admitted without having attempted the state-required content assessment but must complete it in order to enroll in courses. Conditional admits must pass the assessment before completion of 12 credit hours.