Teacher Licensure State Requirements - Missouri

Become a Teacher in Missouri

If you are passionate about helping others learn, earning a teaching license is an excellent way to apply your skills. Our online university allows you to complete your teaching degree and prepare for your Missouri teaching certification.

Before becoming a licensed teacher in Missouri, you must meet all of Missouri's teacher certification requirements (for those who have attended out-of-state teacher preparation programs), including:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a teacher education program that is approved to lead to teacher certification in the home state of the program, and possession of a teaching certificate from the home state of the program.
• Background clearance resulting from completion of the required background check.
• Passing scores on the Praxis II context exams required by the state in which the teacher preparation program is approved.

Note: Listed requirements are current and are subject to change at any time, even during enrollment.

For the most current information about becoming a licensed teacher in Missouri, please check the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Web site
(573) 751-0051 or (573) 751-3847
webreplyteachcert@dese.mo.gov