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March Design 2009
On behalf of the staff of Continuing Education in the College of Education, welcome to our Web site. I hope that you find it interesting and informative, and that you visit often.
Whether you are now, or are planning to become, a teacher, counselor, or administrator, you have chosen a profession that is rewarding, challenging, and critical as we help 21st century children grow into productive adults. To be as effective in our careers as possible requires continuous renewal with state-of-the-art instruction, at an affordable price. We are pleased and eager to offer you both.
Our mission is to provide credit courses, primarily at off-campus locations, for graduate and undergraduate students.
Noncredit programs are also offered to provide professional development and mentoring opportunities to new and experienced educators in the St. Louis area and beyond.
The College of Education offers many credit courses through the Division of Continuing Education. They are typically either off campus, scheduled at a different time, or online. Go to the online catalog for specific details.
The College of Education offers many of its courses online. Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are three credit hours and meet on the semester schedule. For course descriptions and prerequisites, visit the online catalog
Lifelong learning now encourages adults to move in and out of formal and non-formal education programs, greatly expanding the field of Adult Education. To equip present and future professions for "cutting edge" jobs and responsibilities, UMSL courses for professionals in adult education are based on the idea that adults as learners are different from children as learners. Adult learning principles are practiced at all times as the most effective way to help participants develop learning projects that are compatible with and relate to their work setting, areas of interest, and careers.
Today's rapidly changing technologically oriented society has created a need for educators whose academic preparation and philosophical outlook reflect understanding and concern for the unique needs of the adult learner.
The Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers the following as online courses, all for three graduate credit hours. All course work is done at your personal computer interacting with others enrolled in the courses. For more information about an Emphasis in Adult Education call (314) 516-5944, or fax (314) 516-5942.
Adult Education Online Courses
The process for applying to the online Master’s program is the same as for the campus degree program. Go to: http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/graduate/prospective/apply-online.htm and click on apply-online or contact the graduate office. You will be applying for an M.Ed. with an emphasis in Adult Education. This degree is offered through the Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Copies of documents can be found at this site.
At least 2 online offerings will be available each fall and winter semester. It is possible to complete the degree online in 4-5 semesters.
For additional information about the Adult Education program, contact
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at (314) 516-6085.
Transition to Teaching Program
Designed for those holding a bachelor’s degree to transition to the career of teaching.
Many rural and urban schools in Missouri face a shortage of special education teachers and secondary school teachers in areas such as math, science, music, art and foreign language. If you have a BA or BS degree and are considering a rewarding career as an educator, why not start teaching now, while you pursue your certification?
