The Bachelor of Educational Studies (BES) is for students with interests in the scientific and scholarly study of education and/or education-related careers in non-school settings. Specific areas of interest may include learning theory, technology in education (including game design), educational and community leadership, organizational change, and policy. BES coursework provides a foundation in educational theory, research, and practice that engage students in settings where they can influence change (e.g., schools; international contexts; student affairs; churches; sports, non-profit, and private organizations). The College of Education & Human Development will not recommend certification to teach in the public schools on the basis of this degree. The Bachelor of Educational Studies may be completed on campus or online. Students interested in this degree on campus may complete an individualized major course of study developed with an advisor from the office of Advising Services.
Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Instructional Coordinators
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Public Relations Specialists
Training and Development Managers
Tutors
September 2025
College of Education and Human Development
118 Hill Hall,
COLUMBIA,
Missouri,
65211, United States
Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.
High School grades
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:
If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 130 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the online test with no section score below 17.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no section score below a 6.
Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 190.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 65.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.