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Whether you have questions about application requirements, want to learn more about our programs, or need someone to offer direction for next steps, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

Education Program Requirements

Your path to a fulfilling teaching career begins at Columbia College. Whether you're aiming for a teaching certificate with a bachelor's, adding specializations to an existing certificate, or pursuing a master's degree, we've got a tailored program for you.

To help find the right program for you, use the form below and select your current education level and goal.

 

Depending on your chosen path, you might need an Undergraduate or Graduate Studies application.

After being admitted, our dedicated advisors will help plan out your program. We recommend regular visits to make sure you're aligned with program requirements.

All of the professional education courses required for any of these programs are available through a combination of online or virtual courses.

Teacher Certification Program Overview

Begin your journey to become a certified teacher in Missouri through the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) at Columbia College. The path to certification starts once you complete the core courses. 

Admission to our TCP is required for official certification recommendations to the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. The TCP Checklist shows all of the items required for official admission to the program. They include: 

  • Guideline Agreement form  
  • Statement of Responsibility form  
  • Documentation of: 
    • ACT composite score of 20 or more or 
    • SAT composite score of 1050 or more or  
    • MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment) passing scores (Cut scores for CC are 220 for the reading and math subtests; the writing subtest requires a cut score of 193) [MoGEA Review/Study help is available through the Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments as well as through Khan Academy, and 240Tutoring] or 
    • Paraprofessional test score of 220 or more (through Pearson - Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments) 

Note: Post-baccalaureate students are exempt from testing requirements. 

Students who fall into the following categories may consider the Alternative TCP Application. 

  • Completed EDUC 300 before August 2014  
  • Completed the equivalent of EDUC 300 at another institution 
  • Admitted to the Graduate-Level Teacher Certification (post-bacc) program but not yet to the TCP

View Alternative TCP Application

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Admissions

573.875.7515

Admissions@CCIS.edu

Whether you have questions about application requirements, want to learn more about our programs, or need someone to offer direction for next steps, our dedicated admissions team is here to help.

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