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YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE OPTIONS EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION — MASTER AND SPECIALIST Ready for a career in school administration? Earn your master’s degree (MS) and/or specialist degree (EdS) in the greater Joplin 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. YOUR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION CONTACT:
Kim Finch 417-836-5392 KimFinch@MissouriState.edu MissouriState.edu/JoplinEAD
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 required coursework is available in the Joplin region through web conferencing and online. 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 MissouriState.edu/JoplinEdD
LITERACY (ONLINE) Gain the necessary knowledge, skills and dispositions to be a literacy educator certified to teach kindergarten through grade 12. Completion of this 39 hour master’s program, with courses delivered online, will make you highly marketable in your field. YOUR LITERACY CONTACT:
Kayla Lewis 417-836-4196 KaylaLewis@MissouriState.edu MissouriState.edu/LItOnline
SOCIAL WORK If your passion is to help others, earn your master’s degree in social work from Missouri State. Attend classes at our Joplin campus, through possible course modalities of seated, web conference or online classes. 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 MissouriState.edu/JoplinSWK
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. YOUR TEACHING CONTACT:
Jennifer Jensen 417-836-5429 MAT@MissouriState.edu MIssouriState.edu/JoplinMAT
YOUR ONLINE OPTIONS 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 Online.MissouriState.edu for a complete list.
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Communication Studies Criminology and 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
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Business Administration Communication Criminology & Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Early Childhood & Family Development Child Life Studies Education, Educational Technology Education, Elementary Education Education, Literacy Education, Special Education/Blindness and Low Vision Emphasis History Nursing, Nurse Educator Professional Studies Project Management