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Missouri State University is proud to have served hundreds of students in the West Plains area for the last 17 years. Whether you are a new or transfer student, we can help you achieve your educational goals at Missouri State! At our West Plains office you may: • Take advantage of our office hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm in Gohn Hall, room #101. • Receive assistance with advisement, registration and financial aid. • Plot your course for a smooth, worry-free transition from MSU-WP to Missouri State. • Learn about tutoring and other resources available at-a-distance from Missouri State. • Discover alternative pathways for earning your undergraduate and advanced degrees.
Summer & Fall 2015 Program Listings
WEST PLAINS
• Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture • Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management (online) • Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development
To get started, call (417) 255-7777 to reserve your appointment with our Outreach Coordinator, Deanna Smith.
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education • Bachelor of Science in General Business • Doctorate in Educational Leadership • Master of Arts in Teaching • Master of Business Administration (online) • Master of Science in Education, Literacy (online)
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• Master of Science in Educational Administration • Master of Science in Elementary Education (online) • Master of Social Work • Specialist in Educational Administration
MOUNTAIN GROVE
• Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture • Bachelor of Science in General Business
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Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture
Doctorate in Educational Leadership
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• As a holder of an associate of arts, associate of applied science or associate of science, our Agriculture Pathways Partnership allows you to complete your bachelor’s degree in about two years. • Enjoy flexible scheduling with Internet and interactive video course offerings. Jim Bellis, Assistant Head of the Darr School of Agriculture (417) 836-5638, Email: JimBellis@MissouriState.edu Web: http://Ag.MissouriState.edu or http://ag.MissouriState.edu/pathways/
Bachelor of General Studies
• Design a degree to meet your personal needs and interests with this interdisciplinary program. • Take the required 45 credit hours in two or three different departments of study. • Customize and align this flexible degree with your long term goals. • Fulfill your admission requirements to the program by completing 75 college credit hours and by submitting an essay summarizing your background and personal benefits of this degree. Jamie Schweiger, Academic Advisor (417) 836-5258, Email: JLBSchweiger@MissourState.edu
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development
• Complete this degree without ever leaving West Plains! • Learn how to make a difference not only in the lives of individuals and families, but also in the greater community, both locally and around the world. Cindy Thierman, Professional Education Advisor/Recruiter (417) 836-3262, Email: CThieman@MissouriState.edu Web: http://education.MissouriState.edu/cfd/
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
• Attend all 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 and employment immediately following graduation. Judy Pickering, Professional Education Advisor (417) 836-5429, Email: JudyPickering@MissouriState.edu Juli Panza, Professional Education Advisor (417) 836-5429, Email: JuliPanza@MissouriState.edu Web: http://education.MissouriState.edu
Bachelor of Science in General Business
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• Earn this degree in West Plains through a collaborative agreement between Missouri State and the University of Missouri. • Designed for those seeking leadership positions in P-12, higher education, or in government or industry. • Cohorts begin every 2 years, with applications being due by December 1 of even-numbered years. Spend 12 days in July meeting on the MU campus, for two consecutive years. The remainder of the coursework is offered by MSU, with most classes accessible in the West Plains area via ITV. • Attend two years of classroom instruction (46 credit hours), which includes 12 credit hours of dissertation research. Administrator certification is available by taking a few additional courses. Dr. Cynthia MacGregor, Program Coordinator (417) 836-6046, Email: CMacGregor@MissouriState.edu
Master of Arts in Teaching
• Obtain your teaching certificate AND master’s degree through this alternative certification program. • Become admitted to this program with a bachelor’s degree that is in, or closely related to, the area of certification desired. • Receive your teacher certification and a graduate degree as a qualified student holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. • Begin employment with a cooperating school district upon admission to this program.
Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture
• As a holder of an associate of arts, associate of applied science or associate of science, our Agriculture Pathways Partnership allows you to complete your bachelor’s degree in about two years. • Enjoy flexible scheduling with Internet and interactive video course offerings. Jim Bellis, Assistant Head of the Darr School of Agriculture (417) 836-5638, Email: JimBellis@MissouriState.edu Web: http://Ag.MissouriState.edu or http://ag.MissouriState.edu/pathways/
Bachelor of Science in General Business
• As a holder of an AS in Business or an AA degree, with an emphasis in business (COB admission courses), earn this degree, in West Plains, through a combination of interactive video, iCourse, and online courses. • Balance work and family commitments, while earning this degree, with seated classes offered 4pm or later.
Kim Stagner, College of Business (COB) (417) 836-5386, Email: KimStagner@MissouriState.edu Web: http://business.MissouriState.edu
Dr. Fred Groves, Program Director (417) 836-4494, Email: FredGroves@MissouriState.edu
Master of Social Work
• Attend late afternoons and evenings classes, Monday through Thursday. • Offered as a regular part-time standing program for students who have a bachelor’s degree in an area other than social work. • Regular standing students may complete the program in 62 credit hours. • Practicum placements can be completed at approved locations in the West Plains and surrounding area.
Lisa Street, MSW Program Coordinator (417) 836-6126, Email: LisaStreet@MissouriState.edu Deanna Smith, Outreach Coordintor (417) 255-7777, Email: DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu Web: http://www.MissouriState.edu/swk/Graduate/
Master and Specialist in Educational Administration
• As a holder of an AS in Business or an AA degree, with an emphasis in business (COB admission courses), earn this degree, in West Plains, through a combination of interactive video, iCourse, and online courses. • Balance work and family commitments, while earning this degree, with seated classes offered 4pm or later.
• Earn your master’s or specialist degree in educational administration through courses held on the West Plains campus. • Attend courses taught face-to-face, and via interactive video, by current professionals in the educational administration field. • Prepare to sit for and pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) with the successful completion of this program.
Kim Stagner, College of Business (COB) (417) 836-5386, Email: KimStagner@MissouriState.edu Web: http://business.MissouriState.edu
Dr. Kim Finch, Master’s Degree Program Coordinator (417) 836-5192, Email: KimFinch@MissouriState.edu
View our summer and fall 2015 class schedule at:
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Dr. Robert Watson, Specialist Degree Program Coordinator (417) 836-5177, Email: RobertWatson@MissouriState.edu Web: http://education.MissouriState.edu/edadmin/ http://education.MissouriState.edu/edadmin/specialist
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For more information contact:
Deanna Smith, Outreach Coordinator Gohn Hall, 603 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 255-7777 • Fax (417) 255-7933 DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu