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Teacher Certification
Fontbonne University offers teacher certification programs that prepare individuals who will be able to teach students with a variety of learning styles from diverse backgrounds and prepare students for the future by encouraging an attitude of openness and critical evaluation regarding change. All Fontbonne teacher certifcation programs prepare you for the challenge of teaching and enable you to give meaningful service to children and adults. Our programs are recognized and accredited by the state of Missouri and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), providing graduates with excellent credentials for entering the teaching profession.
If you aspire to make a difference in people's lives during your career, explore the teacher certification programs at Fontbonne University.
Education/Special Education Department
1-6 elementary
- add Inclusion Specialty
- add Early Childhood and/or Early Childhood Special Education (birth-grade 3) certificates
5-9 middle school
- language arts
- mathematics
- science
- social studies
K-12 Special Education: mild/moderate cross categorical (includes elementary certification)
Communication Disorders Department
B-12 Special Education: deaf/hearing impaired
Human Environmental Sciences Dept.
B-3 Early Childhood
B-12 Family and Consumer Sciences
Fine Arts Department
K-12 Art
9-12 Speech/Theatre + 5-9 Speech/Theatre
English/Communication Department
9-12 English
Mathematics/Computer Science Dept.
9-12 Mathematics
History/Philosophy/Religion Dept.
9-12 Social Sciences
Biology/Physical Sciences Dept.
9-12 Biology
Information brochure
Conceptual Framework aligned with MoSTEP and NBPTS standards
Commitments of the Responsible Educator
MoSTEP Standards
NBPTS Standards
Classroom Responsibilities