The education department at Columbia College has a two-fold mission. We prepare students for the teaching profession and better equip current teachers through a variety of certificate and master's-level programs.
The Columbia College education department prepares students for Missouri teaching certification. We also work with graduate-level students to prepare them for leadership roles in schools and districts.
Choosing the right programColumbia College offers various routes you can choose to secure a teaching license in the state of Missouri
These master degrees helps current teachers hone their classroom skills and prepares students for administrative roles.
Gain an edge in the workforce by taking a few more classes to add a minor to your degree.
The teacher certification programs is required for students seeking certification recommendation to the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
“[Columbia College's study abroad trip to Jamaica] is just one example that this college is committed to what’s good for students and our future teachers."
— Dr. Sandra Hamar, associate professor of Education, Main Campus in Columbia, MO
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