Undergraduate Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program

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Only Missouri residents are eligible for this program. Students seeking teacher certification who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university may complete certification requirements at the undergraduate level, as detailed in the Undergraduate-Level Teacher Certification (Post-Baccalaureate) Program requirements. See the Graduate Catalog for details on this program.

In addition to Columbia College admission requirements, the state of Missouri requires certain minimum grade point averages (GPAs) in certification content area, and professional education coursework. Official admission to the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) is required after items on the TCP Checklist have been completed. Once admitted to the TCP, students are reviewed on a yearly basis until they complete or withdraw from the program. Areas for review could include GPA, conduct, and student progress in courses and field experiences.

Admission Requirements

The Undergraduate Post-Baccalaureate Certification program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue teacher certification by taking undergraduate courses. (This program is offered only in the state of Missouri. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.)

Post-baccalaureate students are only eligible to take courses required for certification. Non-certification courses are not covered by federal financial aid.

Students interested in applying to the Undergraduate Post-Baccalaureate Certification program must follow the undergraduate admissions procedures as outlined in the undergraduate catalog. Additionally, upon completion of required pre-requisite courses, students must apply for admission to the Teacher Certification Program. Application materials are available on the Education Department website, https://www.ccis.edu/admissions/apply-for-college/undergraduate-admission/education-programs/.