Secondary and middle school can be done together if all requirements for both programs are met including two student teaching experiences.
Course work is taken for undergraduate credit.
For General Education requirements, please see the teacher certification page. This program assumes that entering students already have a major or the equivalent of a major in the subject area they wish to teach. Nevertheless students should expect to take some subject area course work to meet Missouri requirements. If you would like information about a specific subject area major please consult a Department of Education advisor about subject area requirements for teacher certification in specific fields. Professional Education Washington University's teacher preparation programs provide the professional education that qualifies a student for certification to teach in the public schools.