Graduate Studies
Central Methodist University offers three Masters programs through the College of Graduate and Extended Studies.
Master of Education
The Master of Education program at CMU is primarily designed for the growth and advancement of teaching professionals who desire to complete an accredited master's degree, complete requirements of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to advance through the tiered levels of teacher classifications, or complete specific coursework to fulfill requirements for obtaining additional content area endorsements, or additional certification areas, of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Master Science in Clinical Counseling
The Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program at Central Methodist University is designed to prepare practitioners to function as professional counselors who meet the State Of Missouri's requirements for Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Graduates of this program will be employable in clinical counseling arenas such as correctional centers and psychiatric institutions, or in private practice. They may be eligible to obtain a license in Missouri as a professional counselor, pending satisfactory completion of requirements.
Master of Science in Nursing
The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader program is to provide opportunities for qualified students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in nursing to enable them to provide clinical leadership in the health care delivery system across all settings in which health care is delivered. The CNL assumes accountability for client care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate the process of health care delivery.
