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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…
Explore our site and call (660) 562-1855 or email altcert@nwmissouri.edu with any additional questions. We hope to hear from you.
Vickie Geist
Alternative Certification Coordinator
Cari Cline
Outreach Coordinator
Northwest Missouri State University
McKemy Center
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1855
Fax: (660) 562-1890
E-mail: altcert@nwmissouri.edu
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alternative Certification | McKemy Center Maryville, MO | 660.562.1855