Alternative Certification
If you have graduated from a four year institution without completing a teacher education program and you now want to be a teacher, we might be able to help.
If you are a Missouri school district administrator who has been unable to fill certified teaching positions, we might be able to help.
Mid-Career changers…
Paraprofessionals…
Substitute teachers…
…All have succeeded in our program.
We believe…
All school children deserve quality teachers who enjoy teaching.
Our goal…
To produce high quality teachers for both urban and rural classrooms.
Our program…
- Meets Missouri certification requirements
- Includes some graduate credit
- Offers classes in Maryville, Liberty (Kansas City Center), via Interactive Television to certain sites, and online
- Meets one night per week in the first year
- Is designed for a working teacher
Explore our site and call 816.364.5000 or email altcert@nwmissouri.edu with any additional questions. We hope to hear from you.
Dr. Carla Mebane
Alternative Certification Director
Contact Us
Northwest Missouri State University
St. Joseph Center
706 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Phone: 816.364.5000
Fax: 816.364.5010
E-mail: altcert@nwmissouri.edu
