You’ll do that here.
For more than 150 years, SEMO has been preparing great teachers who are sought after by school districts across the country. With early classroom experience and career-focused training, our graduates are confident, qualified, and ready to lead. Whether you're pursuing early childhood, elementary, special education, or a graduate degree in leadership or certification, SEMO gives you the tools to make a lasting impact. Not your path? Explore programs in business, the arts, and more to find your perfect fit.
For more than 150 years, SEMO has been preparing great teachers who are sought after by school districts across the country. With early classroom experience and career-focused training, our graduates are confident, qualified, and ready to lead. Whether you're pursuing early childhood, elementary, special education, or a graduate degree in leadership or certification, SEMO gives you the tools to make a lasting impact. Not your path? Explore programs in business, the arts, and more to find your perfect fit.
Groundbreaking Academics
You’ll do that here.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
98% Of SEMO’s College of Education, Health, and Human Studies graduates are employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation.
5 Year timeframe to earn both a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching through SEMO’s Accelerated Degree pathway, helping you enter the classroom faster and with confidence.
60+ Labs and learning spaces across campus support hands-on learning and research, including the nationally recognized EDvolution® Center, Autism Center, Center for Speech and Hearing, and more.
25 SEMO was ranked in the top 25 Public Schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
1 Place to prepare you for Tomorrow’s Careers Today.
You’ll do that here.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
You’ll do that here.
Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
$1.3b
In FY 2023-24, SEMO alumni generated $1.3 billion in added income for the state economy, which is equivalent to supporting 12,859 jobs.
$90.2m
SEMO’s operations spending, including the University’s payroll and the in-state spending of the University and its employees, added $90.2 million in income to the state or the equivalent of 1,075 jobs.
$31k
The average bachelor's degree graduate from SEMO will see an increase in earnings of $31,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Missouri.
You’ll do that here.
Education transforms communities and so can you. Our graduate education programs are built for working teachers, with flexible online options and practical coursework that fits your schedule. Whether you're pursuing certification, moving into leadership, or expanding your expertise, SEMO gives you the support and credentials to grow your career. Programs like Educator Advantage, offered through local school partnerships, make continuing your education even more accessible. And if you're looking beyond education, SEMO offers a wide range of graduate programs in business, the arts, and more so you can find the right fit for your future.
Education transforms communities and so can you. Our graduate education programs are built for working teachers, with flexible online options and practical coursework that fits your schedule. Whether you're pursuing certification, moving into leadership, or expanding your expertise, SEMO gives you the support and credentials to grow your career. Programs like Educator Advantage, offered through local school partnerships, make continuing your education even more accessible. And if you're looking beyond education, SEMO offers a wide range of graduate programs in business, the arts, and more so you can find the right fit for your future.
Groundbreaking Academics
You’ll do that here.
$111k
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for education administrators in kindergarten through secondary is $111,02
20+ Education-focused master’s degrees and certificates that help you move into the classroom, step into leadership, or hone your existing skills.
15+ Local school partners in SEMO’s Educator Advantage Program, offering discounted tuition to teachers advancing their education.
98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
44 Graduate and certificate programs to help you master your next step.
100% Convenient and affordable online degrees taught by our same high quality, expert faculty
You’ll do that here.
Education is at the heart of every community and at SEMO, you don’t have to be on campus to make an impact. Our online education programs are designed for future teachers and leaders who need flexibility without compromising on quality. Whether you're pursuing early childhood education, a specific subject area, or advancing your career through graduate or certification programs, you’ll gain real-world skills and support from experienced faculty—on your schedule. If education isn’t your path, SEMO offers a wide range of online programs in business, the arts, and more, so you can find the right fit for your future!
Education is at the heart of every community and at SEMO, you don’t have to be on campus to make an impact. Our online education programs are designed for future teachers and leaders who need flexibility without compromising on quality. Whether you're pursuing early childhood education, a specific subject area, or advancing your career through graduate or certification programs, you’ll gain real-world skills and support from experienced faculty—on your schedule. If education isn’t your path, SEMO offers a wide range of online programs in business, the arts, and more, so you can find the right fit for your future!
Groundbreaking Academics
You’ll do that here.
98% Of SEMO’s College of Education, Health, and Human Studies graduates are employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation.
5 Year timeframe to earn both a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching through SEMO’s Accelerated Degree (4+1) pathway, helping you enter the classroom faster and with confidence.
10+ Fully online programs and certifications for undergraduate and graduate students looking for the flexibility to earn their degree on their schedule.
That’s what we do.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.
Dr. Brooke Hildebrand Clubbs
“SEMO students step confidently into the role of educator with access to innovative, industry-standard tools in the EDvolution® Center. We pride ourselves on providing the foundation and support to help you thrive in today’s classrooms and shape the future of education.”
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