Students who intend to prepare for initial certification in Early Childhood, Elementarv School, Middle School or Secondary School Education must file a written application with the dean of Education. Candidates for initial certification must complete all college requirements and be approved by the Directors of Admissions and Academic Advisement. See the Harris-Stowe State University University Bulletin for the details of teacher certification requirements.
Students who have been admitted to the Teacher Education program, both degree-seeking and those seeking certification only, must meet Missouri Certification Standards. Any exception to this policy can be made only on the basis of approval of a student's formal petition to the vice president for Academic Affairs.
Candidates for initial certification must successfully complete student teaching. See the Harris-Stowe State University University Bulletin for eligibility for admission to student teaching. Student teaching application and deadline dates are in the Harris-Stowe State University Course Schedule.
Certification may be obtained in the following teacher education specialties:
1. Early Childhood Education
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle School Education in:
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Social Science
4. Secondary Education in:
- Social Science
- English
- Mathematics
- Unified Science-Biology
