The Department of Elementary, Early, and Special Education provides programs for the preparation of teachers at the undergraduate level, and the improvement of teaching at the master's degree level. See the Graduate Bulletin for listing of all advanced programs. Included at both undergraduate and graduate levels are Elementary Education (grades 1-6).At the undergraduate level, there are programs in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Child Education.The Exceptional Child Programs include cross categorical preparation. The Early Childhood Education program provides instruction for birth-grade 3.

Majors

• Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed.)
• Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
• Exceptional Child (B.S.Ed.)

Certification Requirements

Sample degree sheets for each of the following areas of certification may be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link.

• B.S. in Early Childhood Education
• B.S. in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
  • Math Concentration
  • Science Concentration
  • Language & Literature Concentration 
• B.S. in Exceptional Child Education/Cross-Categorical Certification

Alternative Certification

For those seeking alternative certification in Special Education click here http://online.semo.edu/altcert/

Graduate Programs

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER 2013 GRADUATE COURSES

• Master of Arts in Elementary Education - Reading Emphasis

• Master of Arts in Elementary Education - Early Childhood Emphasis

• Master of Arts in Elementary Education - Math/Science Emphasis

• Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education - Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Emphasis

• Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education - Autism Emphasis

• Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education - Early Childhood Special Education Emphasis

Graduate Program Admission Requirements

For more information please visit our Graduate School Areas of Study.