Interested in teaching art?

Truman also offers two pathways to Art Certification.

You will receive personalized advising to ensure timely degree completion. You should discuss your educational and career goals with your Truman advisor as early as possible.

Step 1:

It is important to contact Truman’s Admissions counselor for Transfer Programs as soon as possible to assist you in making course selections that will be beneficial at both your two-year college and Truman. You can set up a personalized meeting to review your information and develop a plan.

Step 2:

You will apply to Truman as a transfer student. If enough of your courses transfer, you will start at Truman as a junior. For most certification areas for the Master of Arts in Education program, you must major in the subject you want to teach. For example, if you plan to teach English, you should major in English. For elementary and special education certification, you are free to major in anything you like provided you meet all education course requirements established by Truman State University and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Step 3:

During your senior year at Truman, apply for the Master of Arts in Education program. Admission requirements for the MAE program will vary depending on your selected specialty area. The elementary MAE admission is automatic as long as you meet course and GPA requirements.

Step 4:

Once you have met the core admission requirements for the Master of Arts in Education program (and your specialty area requirements) and have been accepted into the MAE program, you can complete the program in as little as one year for most specialty areas. MAE graduates are issued teaching certificates by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Pre-Education/MAE Program Admission Pathways for:

• High school student
• Truman undergraduate
• Undergraduate transfer
• Student with undergraduate degree from another institution