Why UMKC?
- Graduates can be found throughout Kansas City and the country in rewarding careers in education.
- Many point to the focus on urban education and nationally accredited School of Education as the secret to their success.
- Skills acquired in this program prepare future teachers to thrive in the uban community.
Fast Facts
Average Starting Salary
- Bachelor's level graduate, $26,000 per year
- Master's level graduate, $32,000 per year
Student Organizations
- School of Education Student Government Association (SOESG)
- Missouri Chapter of the National Education Association (MNEA)
Real World Experience
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The School of Education has developed a close relationship with a number of public schools in the Kansas City metropolitan area, offering exceptional diversity for field experience and opportunities for observation, student teaching and demonstrations.
Careers
- Graduates of the IUE make a four-year committment to teach in a Kansas City urban school upon graduation.
- Many teachers go on to earn a master's degree in curriculum and instruction or in an emphasis area such as reading or special education.
- Others choose to do graduate work in school administration or school counseling.
Salaries
Average Starting Salary
- Bachelor's level graduate, $26,000 per year
- Master's level graduate, $32,000 per year
Admission Requirements
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UMKC general admission components
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Ability for success in college
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Strong interpersonal communication skills
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Committment to social justice
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Desire to teach in an urban school
Prerequisite Courses
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A combination of general education courses and teacher education courses.
Major Courses
required courses
Undergraduate programs:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Middle School Education
- Secondary and K-12 Education
Graduate Programs:
- Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
General, Early Childhood, Elementary, Subject-Matter, Multicultural Education, Learning Technologies, Reading, Special Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Counseling and Educational Psychology
School Counseling, Mental Health, Couples & Family Counseling, Gerontological - Urban Leadership and Policy Studies in Education
K-12, Higher Education Administration
Other Programs Available
Faculty
- About 96 percent of the full-time faculty members hold their doctoral degrees, earned at major colleges and universities.
- Approximately 75 percent have classroom experience at the elementary or secondary levels in addition to their college teaching experience
Department of Education
816-235-2234
Contact us
UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
(816) 235-1111
www.umkc.edu
Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may
call Relay Missouri at:
1-800-735-2966 (TT)
1-800-735-2466 (voice)
Visit us
Contact the UMKC Welcome Center at 816-235-UMKC (8652), or toll-free at 1-800-775-UMKC (8652), and we'll arrange a guided campus tour and a meeting with faculty and staff.
