Education Liaison Librarian
Required Exams for Missouri Educators
In this section, you'll find information about required tests for educators, such as the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). Missouri requirements for entry into educator preparation programs and for certification have changed substantially in the last few years and continue to evolve. The assessments are part of the Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA) program.
- DESE Certification SiteDESE is Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Certification Requirements
The Missouri State Board of Education requires that candidates seeking entry into undergraduate professional education programs in Missouri colleges and universities pass the Missouri General Education Assesssment (MoGEA).
- Reading Comprehension and Interpretation
- Mathematics
- Writing
Missouri Content Area Exams are exit assessments designed to measure the content necessary for teachers, counselors, librarians, principals and superintendents. The exit assessments must be aligned with state and national standards for school and/or district leaders.
Certification Requirements for Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals
There are different certification requirements for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in the State of Missouri.
- Certification requirements for Substitute TeachersA Content Substitute certificate may be granted to an individual who has completed a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited, academic degree-granting, college or university. Verification of these hours must be provided with an original transcript from each institution the applicant has attended. International transcripts are evaluated by an approved credentialing agency. More information is available here.
This change from 60 semester hours of credit to 36 semester hours of credit occurred as a part of Senate Bill 681, which was signed by Governor Parsons and became effective as of June, 2022.