William Woods University graduation requirements and additional requirements of the WWU Teacher Education Program combine to meet Missouri teacher certification requirements in several disciplines.

Students planning to teach in another state should check with that state’s department of education about its teacher certification requirements.  Any requirements in addition to Missouri’s (if they exist) should be minimal and should not delay employment eligibility. 

Education Majors & Minors

² Students may obtain teacher certification in Early Childhood (birth – third grade) by completing the Elementary Education major (52 hours) and the Early Childhood endorsement course sequence (12 hours).  These students may apply for certifications in Elementary Education and in Early Childhood or in Elementary Education only.  They may not apply for certification in Early Childhood only.