Build a career as a Missouri teacher

Elevate your journey with the Columbia College ConnectUP! program, specifically crafted to empower new teachers and students from regions facing teacher shortages in Missouri.

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Scholarship

ConnectUP! DEWEY Grant supports student teachers financially by tailoring scholarships to individual needs to ensure your success in the profession without the burden of full-time provisional positions.

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Tech package

As a Missouri resident, you may qualify for essential tools for success, such as a free laptop and financial assistance for internet service.

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Wishlist program

Fifteen recent Columbia College graduates will receive awards to outfit their classrooms, aiding new teachers in their first or second year without requiring a program application.

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Programs and experiences we offer

The Columbia College education department prepares students for Missouri teaching certification. We also work with graduate-level students to prepare them for leadership roles in schools and districts.

Choosing the right program
 

MO Teaching License

Columbia College offers various routes you can choose to secure an initial teaching certificate as well as other certificates for the state of Missouri

M.A.T and M.Ed.

These master degrees help current teachers hone their classroom skills and prepare students for administrative roles.

Minors

Gain an edge in the workforce by taking a few more classes to add a minor to your degree.

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Missouri Certification

Students seeking certification recommendations to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) must have or complete the following as part of Columbia College's certification program.

 
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Featured alumni success story

"Every professor I had has a heart and passion for teaching, which brought out my passion for teaching that I tried for years to find. My time at CC really prepared me for the journey of growing as a teacher."

Taylor Buckner
'16, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
'21, Master of Arts in Teaching

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ConnectUP! Program FAQs

At Columbia College, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of an engaging student teaching experience to pave the way for enduring success in the teaching profession. Through ConnectUP! we're dedicated to supporting students by assisting with the costs of school during their student teaching journey, enabling them to immerse themselves fully in the experience. These scholarships aim to provide the financial freedom for students to receive essential mentorship, crucial for their initial success in the classroom, without the need to juggle full-time provisional teaching positions.

The scholarship amounts will be tailored to individual student needs, ensuring a personalized and empowering path to success.

No, there is no application. The ConnectUP! Scholarship recipients will be identified internally.

Yes, if you would like to nominate a student teacher, please email success@ccis.edu.

To apply for the ConnectUP! Tech Package, submit the application alongside your admission application and FAFSA.

Around 25 students will be selected through a simple application process, each contributing to meeting high-demand teaching needs in targeted areas.

If you're a Missouri resident pursuing teacher certification at Columbia College, you could qualify for essential tools for success, such as a free laptop and financial assistance for internet service, as an award to amplify your impact in the Columbia College Education program.

The program will help recently graduated teachers in their first, or second, year of teaching by providing funding for the in-class materials new teachers need to feel comfortable and be successful in the classroom.

Up to 15 teachers from recent graduating classes will be internally identified for the awards, providing funding for classroom materials in their first or second year of teaching.

Yes, if you would like to nominate a recent graduate for the Wishlist Program, please email admissions@ccis.edu.

Save thousands on tuition

$ 375

Undergraduate
per credit hour

$ 490

Graduate
per credit hour

$ 250

Military Undergraduate
per credit hour

$ 325

Military Graduate
per credit hour

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Federal aid

The federal government provides money for college. You may apply for Pell Grants, which are awarded based on financial need and do not have to be repaid. Or, apply for low-interest federal loans.

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Private aid

Employers, organizations and businesses offer scholarships to pay for college. These do not have to be repaid. Search our Scholarship Finder to determine what may be available in your area.

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Additional Benefits

At Columbia College, you pay no fees and books are provided at no cost. No fees. No book costs. No surprises.