School mental health, University of Missouri

Online degrees and independent study

The new master of education (M Ed) and the educational specialist degree (EdSp) with a focus in mental health practices in schools are the first online programs of their kind nationally. You complete your chosen degree completely via the Internet, with no campus visits required.

Courses are online, accessible through the Internet from any computer with an Internet connection
Courses include the same types of experiences as face-to-face courses (readings, discussion with instructors and other students, research, projects etc.)

2007-2008 course fees

Per semester credit hour for graduate internet courses

Educational fee
$286.90 per credit hour
Technology fee
$11.70 per credit hour
Estimate total
$895.80 per course

Convenience

The online degree is offered as a convenient way to further your education, study with MU faculty and lecturers, and avoid the inconveniences associated with traveling to campus.

Courses are interactive and semester-based, and some also will be offered year-round through independent study.

Online degree program totals

Currently 70 degree-seeking students are enrolled in the master's and educational specialist degree tracks. While 43 individuals have graduated from the program.

Our students come from

Alaska
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

International student have enrolled from

Canada
Estonia
Hong Kong
Germany
Myanmar

In the news

New online degree offers understanding of mental health issues in schools.
Exploring Mental Health Issues in the Schools offered by Center for Distance and Independent Study.
"This was, without a doubt, one of the best courses I have ever taken. My compliments to the creator, grader and to the university," Marc Cooke, right, writes. Cooke completed the course while living in Germany.

Updated 12/13/07