Lesley Degree and Certificate Programs
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Certificate Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Emergent Technologies
Internet & Society
Mathematics in Education
Online Teaching
Science in Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master Degree Programs
Effective Teaching, M.Ed.
Individually Designed Program for Educators, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
Science in Education, M.Ed.
Educational Technology, M.Ed.
LOW RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Adult Learning
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning
TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS in MISSOURI
Are you a current educator in Missouri and interested in learning more about the process to add a level or an additional field to your teaching license? If so, read more to help guide you through the process.
Visit www.dese.mo.gov for a full listing of Missouri endorsements.
Endorsement Earned Through Direct Application
An educator may obtain a Missouri endorsement in the areas listed below by successfully completing the corresponding Lesley program. Applicants should submit for review all official transcripts and application to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Elementary or Middle School Math endorsement, a student will need to take at least 21 semester hours to include EEDUC 6154 Meeting Diverse Needs in the Mathematics Classroom, EEDUC 7121 Assessment Issues in Mathematics and at least 5 CMATH courses.
Elementary or Middle School Science endorsement - a student will need to take at least 21 semester hours in science (all CNSCI courses and one elective).
Please note it is important that students interested in earning an endorsement through Lesley programs contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prior to registration to ensure that you are informed of the certification requirements needed to receive an endorsement.
Authorization and Educator Licensure in Missouri
Authorization - Lesley University is authorized to offer programs in Missouri based on the following process: The Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education has authorized Lesley University to offer postsecondary programs to residents in this state.
Educator Licensure: Please note that higher education authorization and educator licensure approval are separate entities. For more information on educator licensure, visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.