Are you a college graduate who wants to take their knowledge and skills into the classroom, or a current teacher who wants to further their education? WashU has degree programs designed to prepare highly qualified teachers who positively impact students in K-12 school systems as well as their professional colleagues. Not only will you develop content mastery and teaching excellence, you will also engage in reflective practice, inquiry-based instructional approaches, social justice, and advocacy to meet the learning needs of all students in diverse classrooms and settings. The course of study includes meaningful fieldwork in schools where candidates engage with students, families, and other educators.

The four key program goals for graduates are: 1) to acquire the skills to provide high quality instructional experiences for diverse student needs across a wide spectrum of developmental levels and backgrounds; 2) to have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach and understand thoroughly the teaching process; 3) to enact the role of teacher as an inquirer; and 4) to be proficient in all competencies defined in the standards and quality indicators required for certification by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Educator Preparation Division.