About the program

The first online program of its kind nationally is the result of a unique partnership between the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the University of Missouri. Housed in MU’s department of educational, school and counseling psychology, which has two graduate programs accredited by the American Psychological Association, the master’s program includes 24 hours of required course work and nine hours of electives, for a total of 33 hours. The educational specialist requires a total of 30 credit hours.

Each course emphasizes the prevention of mental health problems-within schools, families and communities-and the promotion of positive mental well-being for all children and adolescents, to make you a better, more effective educator, administrator or health services professional.

Updated 11/30/07