University of Missouri-St Louis

Accounting

Accounting

The following are the Master of Accounting degree requirements. Students with an undergraduate degree in business and/or accounting will find that they can waive several of the requirements based on previous coursework. Overall, a candidate for the Master of Accounting degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. Core Courses Students who have had equivalent coursework at the undergraduate level may have these courses waived. Contact the advising office for more information. (For...

Accounting

Accounting Data Analytics

Accounting Data Security

ACP Instructional Communication

Actuarial Science

Actuarial Studies

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Post-graduate certificate (PGC) requirements are tailored to the individual student, depending on past academic work, experience, the student’s goals, and specialty requirements. Upon completion of the PGC requirements, a certificate is awarded by the College of Nursing (CON) and Graduate School. Graduates are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been prepared. Due to higher...

Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Post-graduate certificate (PGC) requirements are tailored to the individual student, depending on past academic work, experience, the student’s goals, and specialty requirements. Upon completion of the PGC requirements, a certificate is awarded by the College of Nursing (CON) and Graduate School. Graduates are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been prepared. Due to higher education...

African American and African Diaspora Studies

Analytical Chemistry

Anthropology

Beginning Fall 2021, the program is no longer accepting applications.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis

Applied Psychology of Child Advocacy Studies

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Auditing

The Certificate Program in Auditing provides students with the knowledge and judgment needed to conduct audits of for-profit, not-for-profit, and government entities. Concepts associated with independent audits, systems audits, controls evaluations, internal audits, and operational audits are examined.

Autism Studies

Beginning Fall 2024, the program is no longer accepting applications.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

The mission of the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Program is to provide students with a solid foundation in both chemistry and biology, as well as specialized training in the rapidly growing fields of biochemistry and biotechnology. Faculty members in this program are engaged in teaching and research in a broad range of areas, including genetics and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, and protein biochemistry and biophysics. Students have the opportunity through coursework,...

Bioethics

Students may choose to combine this certificate with other courses and/or certificates to obtain the Master of Science in Chemistry degree.

Biology

Biology

Biology

The B.A. degree in biology is designed to prepare students for basic technical positions and graduate studies in the life sciences. Candidates for the degree have the same core courses and general education requirements as those seeking the Bachelor of Science degree, but with less emphasis on science electives and more emphasis on liberal arts.

Biotechnology

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is offered for students with a bachelor's degree who wish to obtain advanced level training in those fields of biology that pertain to biotechnology without necessarily earning a master's degree. Students who enter this program may have a variety of interests, including biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or molecular evolution.

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Foundations

This is an 18-hour program designed to accommodate individuals with an undergraduate/graduate degree in a non-business field seeking core business knowledge. The program emphasizes coursework designed to cover the major disciplines within the field of business. Upon completion, the student will have knowledge of common business theories, practices, and procedures. Program Description The Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations is designed for individuals with an undergraduate/graduate...

Business Intelligence

The Graduate Certificate in Business intelligence (BI) prepares students to support better business decision-making by providing internal data and external data in a useful and usable format. Using BI, decision makers are able to examine the value of business processes and products while watching for competitive opportunities in the marketplace. BI technologies provide historical, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive views of business operations. The BI Certificate blends analytics and...

Career Counseling

Character and Citizenship Education

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

The St. Louis metropolitan area has long been a major center for industrial chemistry, and in the past decade it has also become vibrant in life sciences research and development. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry provides a student with the professional training needed to contribute to this dynamic industry. The B.A. degree provides a well-rounded academic background and includes a language requirement. Students who earn this degree are well prepared for a career in the chemical industry,...

Child Advocacy Studies

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Civil Engineering

College Access, Student Success and Student Services Leadership

Communication

Communication

The BA in Communication is a flexible degree program that students can tailor to meet personal, professional, or academic goals through elective courses in interpersonal, mass, strategic, and visual communication. Students explore how messages are constructed, delivered, and perceived by audiences. Whether the intent is to inform, influence, or entertain, students will use research and theory to improve message effectiveness and achieve desired outcomes in interpersonal and mass-mediated...

Community Health Science

Computer Programming

Computer Programming Education

Computer Science

The M.S. degree in Computer Science has two different options to choose from, offering a wide range of career opportunities. In addition to the traditional option, we offer an option that allows students to incorporate a certificate, following specific interests, into this M.S. program. All graduates will have a broad computing background and will be exposed to a wide range of technologies. They will also be prepared for teamwork, independent research, and technical reporting and...

Computer Science

Computing Technology

The B.S. in Computing Technology is designed for those interested in broad and deep computing education but without some traditional advanced courses. This program is designed for students who want to focus on technologies, tools, and applications and transition to fulfilling careers. Students completing this degree can also further specialize by completing one of the certificates and find in-demand careers in many related areas such as cybersecurity, networks, internet programming, software...

Conservation Biology

Corporate Controllership

Corporate Financial Reporting

Counseling

Couple, Marriage and Family Counseling

The Graduate Certificate in Couple, Marriage and Family Counseling (CMFC) may be pursued as a stand-alone credential or in conjunction with the Master’s Degree in Education in counseling, the Master’s in Social Work degree, the Ed.D., or the Ph.D. in Education. With advance planning, all 12 credits may be applied to the Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Completion of the CMFC certificate, however, does not guarantee acceptance into...

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Eligibility Undergraduate applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or expect one by the end of the academic year in which they apply. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater (on a scale of A = 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Admission is competitive. Graduate applicants who have or will have a master's degree must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of A = 4.0) for their graduate course work. Application To consider an...

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Criminology and Criminal Justice

The interdisciplinary curricula unify a body of knowledge from criminology, social science, law, public administration, and corrections, and provide the student with an understanding of the assumptions, values, and processes of the system of justice. Many pre-law students choose criminology and criminal justice as an undergraduate major because of the excellent preparation offered for law school.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Data Science

Data Science and Analysis

Digital and Social Media Marketing

Early Childhood Education

East Asian Studies

Economics

Economics

Nearly every decision which a person, business, or government makes involves trade-offs, and so, falls under the purview of economic analysis. In coursework for the Economics BA, students learn to think analytically and apply their knowledge to a broad range of topics such as property rights, environmental regulation, labor markets, and government regulation. Students also study the economy as a whole and explore the sources of growth, recessions, and inflation, as well as...

Education

Education

Education Administration

The Ed.S.is designed for individuals who want to take their career, and their ability, to the next level. Students in the Ed.S. program may choose a plan of study that will prepare them for one of three Missouri Department

Educational Administration

Educational Psychology

Educational Studies

Electrical Engineering

Elementary and Special Education Teaching

Elementary Education

Elementary Mathematics Specialist

Elementary School Teaching

English

English

Engaging with and changing the world starts with reading and writing your way through it. The Department of English offers classroom, research, internship, and creative opportunities that will help you critically approach and insightfully analyze the diverse texts and situations you encounter every day. From reading and discussing important literary works, to impressing people with your outstanding writing, to becoming a more critical consumer and composer of digital media, the English BA...

Enterprise Systems Development

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship is an applied program of study designed for individuals who seek to develop skills enabling them to lead venture creation processes and sustainable growth efforts in all types of organizations. Course experiences will enable students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep understanding of problem identification, opportunity recognition, customer discovery, design thinking, and lean startup processes. Students may pursue a general track of...

Family Nurse Practitioner

Financial Technology

Fintech

Gender Studies

Gender Studies

Geographic Information Systems

Gerontological Studies

Global Biodiversity Conservation and Leadership

Health Communication

Higher Education

History

The History M.A. program offers study in U.S. History, World History, History Education, Public History and Cultural Heritage, and Museum Studies. All students receive disciplined advanced work in preparation for doctoral programs or advanced training leading to teaching or other careers. Students select one of two options for completing the Master of Arts degree: thesis or research papers. The first path requires a substantial master's thesis; this path emphasizes depth of knowledge and...

History

Do you often ask “how” and “why”? Are you curious and analytical and up for a challenge? A History degree is for those who answer “Yes!” Studying history introduces you to the fascinating and familiar in ancient and modern societies, to cultures in faraway places, and to the complexities of our own neighborhoods. A history major will help you understand the present in new ways and build your professional future through hands- on research. By honing the skills demanded by employers in a wide...

History Education

The Graduate Certificate in History Education is designed for practicing teachers, instructional coordinators, and history educators in the community who are seeking to deepen their knowledge of history education. It offers history and social studies educators a program that integrates historical and educational knowledge, theory, and practice. The purpose of the certificate is to improve the practice of history education in schools and the community, to introduce history educators to...

Honors College

Information Security Management and Auditing

Information Systems and Technology

The Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology (MSIST) is designed to provide the technical and managerial knowledge to work successfully in design, development, and leadership roles related to information technology (IT). Students have opportunities to gain skills in application development, business intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, and other emerging areas that impact organizational IT strategies. The program is designed for students and...

Information Systems and Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology provides students with core technical skills in programming, database management, systems analysis, and systems design. These skills are a foundation for specialized domains of study in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems development.

Information Systems and Technology

The Information Systems (IS) area endeavors to prepare high-potential students of diverse backgrounds for successful careers in the IS profession. Careers in IS may include programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, end-user support, network administration, and management consulting. The goal is to provide students with the skills to deal with the challenges confronting IS through teaching, research, and service to the profession.

Inorganic Chemistry

Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree (B.I.S.) provides a flexible, individualized program of study for the self-directed learner. It is developed by each student with advisement by UMSL professional advisers and faculty, and it is intended for students who have unique educational goals that cannot be met by any other UMSL degree program. Oversight of the B.I.S. degree is the responsibility of the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee,...

International Relations

International Studies

Beginning Fall 2025, this program will no longer admit students. About the Program Applicants to the Certificate program must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate School as explained in the graduate study section of this Bulletin. The Certificate is awarded after completion of 18 hours, including a minimum of 12 hours drawn from a list of core courses and an additional six hours selected from a wide variety of offerings in eight different disciplines. No more than 12 hours...

Internet and Web

Internet and Web

K-12 Teacher Leader

Labor Studies

Labor Studies Certificate The Labor Studies Certificate is designed for students who are interested in a focused specialty in labor studies. The 18-credit hour curriculum consists of six courses offered over a three-semester period.

Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) The Bachelor of Liberal Studies is a degree program that enables students to combine structured areas of academic emphasis in ways more relevant to their interests than the standard academic major. Students who participate in this program must declare their areas of study (two minors or a minor and undergraduate certificate) at the time they declare that BLS is their intended degree. The plan of study must be approved at the beginning of the program. The BLS...

Local Government Management

Marketing Management

Mathematical and Computational Science

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Media Production

Mobile Apps and Computing

Mobile Apps and Computing

Modern European Studies

Modern Language

Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling

The Graduate Certificate in Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling (MSJC) certificate may be pursued as a stand-alone credential or in conjunction with another mental health program (such as: Master’s Degree in Education in counseling, the Master’s in Social Work degree, the Ed.D. or the Ph.D. in Education, or the PhD in Clinical Psychology). With advance planning, all 12 credits may be applied to the Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health...

Museums, Heritage, and Public History

The Graduate Certificate in Museums, Heritage, and Public History provides interdisciplinary professional and academic training for museum professionals and others who seek to develop their practical skills and knowledge to work in the heritage sector.

Music

Neuroscience

The undergraduate Certificate Program in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program requiring 20 credits of training in Neuroscience. The Program provides a group of related courses capped by a research experience. The Program is likely to be of particular interest to students who want to pursue graduate or professional training, but it is intended to appeal to any student interested in Neuroscience.

Nonprofit Organization Management and Leadership

Nursing

Nursing

Optometry

Organic Chemistry

Organizational Leadership

Personal Finance Literacy Education

This 12-hour program is designed to prepare high school teachers who teach personal finance. The program is intended to be a year-long program that admits for the Summer semester only.

Philosophy

Philosophy

Physical Education

Physics

Physics

Beginning Fall 2021, the program is no longer accepting applications.

Physics

Physicists investigate fundamental nature of the forces and particles, and the resultant states of matter, that make up the physical world. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMSL provides undergraduates with a broad-based education in the fundamental concepts of physics and the experimental and theoretical skills essential to practicing scientists. The BA degree offers students an opportunity to combine the rigorous study of physics with additional studies of languages and the...

Policy and Program Evaluation

Political Science

Beginning in Fall 2021, this program will not be accepting new applications until further notice. The doctoral program emphasizes theoretical, analytic, and substantive approaches to public policy analysis and administration. Students are provided an opportunity to link core skills in policy analysis and political science with substantive emphasis in specific policy areas. The program is designed to prepare pre-career and mid-career students for advanced positions in policy research and...

Political Science

Political Science

A degree in Political Science is the perfect choice for students who want to change the world. Our students gain knowledge about politics and policy, and develop sought-after skills--such as information-gathering and processing, analysis, research, decision making, and oral and written communication--that are transferable to many career paths after graduation. Areas of concentration include American politics, international and comparative politics, urban politics, public law, public policy...

Primary Care Pediatric

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Professional Writing

Program Evaluation in Education

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post-graduate certificate (PGC) requirements are tailored to the individual student, depending on past academic work, experience, the student’s goals, and specialty requirements. Upon completion of the PGC requirements, a certificate is awarded by the College of Nursing (CON) and Graduate School. Graduates are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been prepared. Due to higher...

Psychological Sciences

By pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychological Sciences, students will learn about mental processes, the brain, and behavior in humans and other animals. Students will also learn to think critically, to understand and conduct scientific research, to communicate clearly, to take ethical and social responsibility, and to plan their careers. An important difference between the BA and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Psychological Sciences is that the BA degree involves learning...

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology

Public Policy Administration

Public Policy Administration

Public Relations

School Counseling (Post-Master's)

School Psychology

The Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S.) degree program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is a National Association of School Psychologists-approved program whose primary goal is to prepare future school psychologists to assume a wide array of professional roles in schools. Built upon a foundation of data-based decision making and problem solving methodology, the program highlights the critical importance of providing timely prevention, early intervention, and intensive...

Secondary Education

Secondary School Teaching

Social Justice in Education

Social Work

Social Work

Sociology

Special Education

Sport Management

UMSL’s Bachelor of Science in Sport Management is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program that prepares students for a wide array of sport-related careers. The curriculum is balanced between educational- community athletics and the business aspects of sport. The coursework provides the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences needed to coordinate school, community, and non-profit sport programs as well as to work with collegiate and professional minor and major league sports...

STEM Teaching

The Graduate Certificate in STEM Teaching offers K-12 educators the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in the high-demand field of STEM content and pedagogy. This program will focus on STEM- related research and strategies for digital technology integration into curricula to improve learning outcomes. This graduate certificate is for educators who have the prerequisites to enter graduate study and who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of STEM education,...

Student Affairs Administration and Leadership

Studio Art

Supply Chain Analytics

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics is a STEM-designated program that meets the fast growing demands for supply chain and data analytics professionals. It equips students with both the domain knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Talent Management

The Graduate Certificate in Talent Management is designed for both Human Resource professionals at all levels and non-Human Resource professionals who plan on taking on Human Resource positions with an interest in enhancing their Human Resource competencies to meet current workplace challenges and advancing their careers. The certificate will help you to develop a deep understanding of the Human Resource field so that you can effectively lead and manage talent in business,...

Taxation

The Certificate Program in Taxation provides students with the skills and technical knowledge for a career in tax compliance and representation. This program is ideal for accounting and law students interested in careers in taxation, business professionals seeking to enter the tax profession, tax preparers who need additional training to advance their careers, and investment professionals seeking to better serve clients.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teaching of Writing

Technical Writing

Trauma Studies

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Post-graduate certificate (PGC) requirements are tailored to the individual student, depending on past academic work, experience, the student’s goals, and specialty requirements. Upon completion of the PGC requirements, a certificate is awarded by the College of Nursing (CON) and Graduate School. Graduates are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been...