YOUR ONLINE OPTIONS
NEVADA LEBANON
JOPLIN
MOUNTAIN GROVE
NEOSHO WEST PLAINS
Looking for a flexible, affordable way to start or finish your degree? Choose from our full lineup of 100% online options, all fully accredited. Visit www.Online.MissouriState.edu for a complete list.
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YOU’RE READY TO TAKE ON THE FUTURE. It’s time to begin a new adventure
or finish what you started. We’re here to help you make it happen. Missouri State in West Plains/ Mountain Grove brings the resources of MSU to your community, so you can take classes and earn your degree conveniently close to home.
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with registration, transfers, financial aid, academic advisement and more. Access tutoring and other services available at-a-distance from MSU. At Missouri State in West Plains/Mountain Grove, you’ll find what you need to achieve your goals and reach your potential.
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that work for your lifestyle and your schedule. Missouri State offers a wide variety of course formats, including face-to-face, online, ITV, iCourses and Missouri State Direct web conference courses.
BACHELOR’S DEGREES -
Communication Studies Criminology & Criminal Justice Finance (Finance Option) General Business Health Services (Clinical Services Option) Hospitality Leadership Information Technology Service Management Nursing (RN to BSN) Professional Writing Psychology
MASTER’S DEGREES -
Business Administration Child Life Studies Communication Criminology & Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Early Childhood & Family Development Education, Elementary Education Education, Literacy Education, Special Education/Blindness and Low Vision Option Education, Educational Technology History Nursing, Nurse Educator Professional Studies Project Management
WE’RE HERE TO HELP To view our current course listings or find additional program and student support information, go to: www.MissouriState.edu/WestPlains and www.MissouriState.edu/MountainGrove
YOUR CONTACT Deanna Smith Regional Outreach Administrator — Southeast Region
WEST PLAINS / M O U N TA I N G R O V E
YOUR FUTURE IS
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
417-255-7777 DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu Facebook: fb.com/MSUOutreachWP
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSIONS Office of Admissions 417-836-5517 | 800-492-7900 toll-free info@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/Admissions
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DOCTORAL DEGREES
www.MissouriState.edu/WestPlains www.MissouriState.edu/MountainGrove
- Nurse Anesthesia Practice (MS to DNP) - Nursing Practice (Post-Masters to DNP) Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE OPTIONS CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Learn how to make a difference in the lives of children, families, the greater community, and the world. With a degree in child and family development from Missouri State, begin a bright career in settings related to human development such as not-for-profit agencies, child welfare, Head Start, domestic violence and early care, and education as directors and specialists. Complete this degree on the West Plains campus and online. YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CONTACT:
Cindy Thieman 417-836-5429 CThieman@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/wpCFD
CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE (ONLINE) Ready for a career in the judicial system, law enforcement, or corrections? This program focuses on solution development to issues involving crime and the criminal justice system. After you finish your AA degree at MSU-WP, transfer to MSU-Springfield and conveniently earn your Bachelor of Science in Criminology by taking courses online.
GENERAL AGRICULTURE
AVAIL ABLE IN WEST PL AINS AND MOUNTAIN GROVE
Explore and discover the agriculture industry, while preparing for a career in this critical field. The Agriculture Pathways Partnership made up of Missouri State University (MSU) and other community colleges, allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as two years following the completion of an AA degree. All required classes are available on the MSU West Plains or Mountain Grove campus, or online. YOUR GENERAL AGRICULTURE CONTACT:
Jim Bellis 417-836-5638 JimBellis@MissouriState.edu www.ag.MissouriState.edu/pathways
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Shape young minds by earning your certification to teach grades 1-6. Attend classes, participate in field experience, and perform your student teaching all within the West Plains area to complete this degree. Graduate from a program that has a high rate of placement immediately following graduation. YOUR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONTACT:
Anyta Cavitt 417-255-7937 AnytaCavitt@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/wpELE
COUNSELING Provide K-12 students with the life skills they need when you earn your CACREP accredited Master of Science in Counseling degree and become a school counselor. Gain real world experience completing your practicum at the clinic in West Plains with live supervision from faculty. Students without a Missouri teaching certificate may also apply to this program and will be eligible for state certification as a professional school counselor with the completion of 9 hours of additional education coursework.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP — DOCTORATE The field of education needs great leadership. Through this collaborative degree program between Missouri State and the University of Missouri (MU), discover courses that will bring you closer to your leadership goals. Spend a few weeks each summer taking courses at the MU campus. The remainder of the course work is available in the West Plains region by taking ITV, web conferencing, or online classes. You may also earn your administrator certification by taking just a few additional courses. YOUR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONTACT:
Cynthia MacGregor 417-836-6046 CMacGregor@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/wpEdD
YOUR COUNSELING CONTACT:
GENERAL BUSINESS (ONLINE) Jumpstart a career in finance, HR, management, real estate, sales and more when you complete your business degree online. You’ll gain a broad perspective of the business world, take classes in multiple disciplines and walk away with an AACSB-accredited degree from MSU’s College of Business. YOUR GENERAL BUSINESS CONTACT:
Katy Seery 417-836-5386 KaitlynSeery@MissouriState.edu www.MIssouriState.edu/GenBusOnline
YOUR CRIMINOLOGY CONTACT:
Mandi Muse 417-836-5423 AMuse@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/CRMOnline
YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE OPTIONS
GENERAL STUDIES Design a degree that fits your needs, interests and long-term goals through this interdisciplinary program — you can take the required 45 credit hours in two or three different areas of study. Admission requirements include 75 college credit hours and an essay summarizing your background and how you’ll benefit from this degree. YOUR GENERAL STUDIES CONTACT:
Amy Marie Aufdembrink 417-836-5258 BGS@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/BachelorGeneralStudies
R. Paul Maddox II 417-836-8708 RobertPaulMaddox@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/MSCounselingWP
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Ready for a career in school administration? Earn your master’s degree (MS) and/or specialist degree (EdS) in the greater West Plains area through Missouri State. Get ready to participate in district/ building projects and clinical experiences extending over 24 months. Take your courses through web conferencing technology and attend classes remotely from almost anywhere.
SOCIAL WORK If your passion is to help others, gain your master’s degree in social work from Missouri State. Attend afternoon and evening classes Monday through Thursday at our West Plains campus. Offered in two formats, one 34 credit hour format for students with a current accredited BSW degree, and one 62 credit hour format for students who have a bachelor’s degree in an area other than social work. YOUR SOCIAL WORK CONTACT:
Jannette Eldred 417-629-3940 JEldred@MissouriState.edu www.MIssouriState.edu/wpSWK
YOUR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION CONTACT:
Kim Finch 417-836-5392 KimFinch@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/wpEAD
TEACHING Do you have a desire to teach but your bachelor’s degree is not in education? You may obtain your teaching certification in an area of secondary education, through this program, while earning your master’s degree. Get started at the beginning of any summer session. YOUR TEACHING CONTACT:
Jennifer Jensen 417-836-5429 MAT@MissouriState.edu www.MissouriState.edu/wpMAT