Missouri State University in USA

Introduction

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

Locations

The Missouri State University system has four physical campuses:

The main campus in Springfield, Mo.
West Plains, Mo., offering two-year associate’s degrees
Mountain Grove, Mo., focusing on fruit science and agriculture research
Dalian, China, in partnership with Liaoning Normal University

Making a difference

Missouri State has a public affairs mission. It’s about helping the community, being a leader and being informed about the world and the people who live in it through:

Community engagement
Cultural competence
Ethical leadership

By the numbers

The Missouri State community includes:

23,838 students in the Missouri State system making it the second largest university in the state
Six academic colleges, one School of Agriculture and one Graduate College
Almost 4,000 faculty and staff members with 90 percent of full-time ranked faculty holding the most advanced degree in their field
4,000 students living in University housing
1,500 international students studying on the Springfield campus
16 NCAA Division I teams with 48 NCAA championship appearances
85,000 alumni applying their education around the world

Profile of a Bear

Our students:

Represent all 50 states and 85 foreign countries
Study in one of our 85+ undergraduate majors leading to 185+ academic options or 45+ graduate degree programs
Participate in nearly 300 student organizations and more than 25 fraternities and sororities
Play about 20 intramural sports
Receive $155 million in financial aid with 75 percent of students receiving some form of assistance
Volunteer more than 100,000 hours at government and nonprofit organizations through the Campus Volunteer Center, cooperative education and service-learning

Our freshmen:

Earned an average ACT score of 24.1, state and national averages
Held an average high school grade point average of 3.59
Placed in the top half of their high school classes (83.5%)

This school offers programs in:

English

Accreditations

The University’s regional accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. On a 10-year review cycle, Missouri State University has been continuously accredited by the North Central association since 1915. HLC accreditation is for the entire University not specific academic programs.

It is the policy of the University to attain accreditation for all programs where accreditation is offered. Academic programs having an accreditation review process with similar goals as the MSU program review are given the opportunity to utilize the accreditation process as its periodic review. Reports from the accreditation evaluators are used in a manner similar to reports from an external evaluator for further deliberation by the department/program which then prepares a response. While program review is on a seven-year cycle, accreditation varies from 5–10 years. Programs may use the accreditation cycle with approval from the provost and respective deans.

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Master of Science in Administrative Studies

Online & Campus Combined Full time Part time 4 semesters September 2017 USA + 1 more

The Master of Science in Administrative Studies is a cross-disciplinary program which features enhancement of administrative abilities with areas of emphasis in Applied Communication, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Environmental Management, Project Management, and Sports Management. [+]

Master of Science in Administrative Studies The Master of Science in Administrative Studies is a cross-disciplinary program which features enhancement of administrative abilities with areas of emphasis in Applied Communication, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Environmental Management, Project Management, and Sports Management. The program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are established in careers and are seeking professional growth and advancement within their vocations. The 33-hour program builds upon past work experience, and allows participants to expand their knowledge base, abilities, and skills which can lead to enhanced administrative roles within organizations. The Master of Science in Administrative Studies may be taken via the Internet. All of the required 24 hours of core courses and the Applied Communication, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Project Management and Sports Management options are available over the Internet. Currently, the 12-hour Environmental Management option is available only on campus. The Individualized option would depend on the selection of courses chosen. The basic premise of the Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS) program is that for individuals to be effective in their career paths, they need to build from a core of courses designed to impart various skills common to effective administration and successful goal achievement. Hence, all students will take course work that builds competencies in Organizational Communication, Information Systems, Personnel Issues, Legal/Political Issues, Budgeting, and Research Design/Methods. For an additional 12 hours of the program, students will select, with advisement, a discipline-option area that focuses on one application of administrative services.... [-]

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Master of Health Administration

Campus Full time Part time 2 - 4 years September 2017 USA + 1 more

Our program prepares you for a career in health care management and administration. Managing health care organizations in today's dynamic and complex environment is a challenging profession, and qualified executives are needed to lead organizations in providing high quality patient care in the most cost effective manner. [+]

Master of Health Administration Our program prepares you for a career in health care management and administration. Managing health care organizations in today's dynamic and complex environment is a challenging profession, and qualified executives are needed to lead organizations in providing high quality patient care in the most cost effective manner. Our program will equip you to meet these critical leadership challenges within the health care industry. The Master of Health Administration provides flexibility for working professionals. The Master of Health Administration degree is offered in an executive-style format, designed for working professionals seeking to attain leadership positions in health care industry. The executive-style format includes a combination of blended/on-line courses together with traditional seated courses offered in the evenings. Why a master's in health administration? An MHA degree focuses on the development of business leadership skills and knowledge specific to the health care field The coursework is focused on health care policy, a core area for health care professionals Classes consist of other health care professionals and are facilitated by faculty with extensive experience in the health care field You will have the opportunity to learn skills that will help to improve the operations of health care organizations Accelerated MHA Option Undergraduate majors in the College of Business may apply for admission to the Master of Health Administration program during the second semester of the junior year. If accepted, up to 6 hours of 600- or 700-level COB classes taken in the senior year may be counted toward both... [-]

Master of Natural and Applied Sciences

Campus Full time Part time 1 - 4 years September 2017 USA + 1 more

The MNAS program is the only one of its kind in the southwest Missouri region. This unique program offers a wide spectrum of choices for selecting two areas of study in multiple departments or schools. [+]

Master of Natural and Applied Sciences Why pursue the MNAS degree at Missouri State? Select two areas of emphasis to customize your program of study. Each emphasis area will help you expand upon your current scientific knowledge and capabilities.

You will work directly with an advisory committee dedicated to helping you meet your academic and professional goals. You will be matched to a faculty member who will provide advisement, as well as help you design your program of study.

This interdisciplinary program allows you to select areas in multiple departments and schools.

The MNAS will increase your marketability by developing an advanced set of skills. ... [-]

Master of Public Administration

Campus Full time Part time 1 - 4 years September 2017 USA + 1 more

Missouri State’s public administration graduate program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration through a rigorous national accreditation process. [+]

Master of Public Administration Missouri State’s public administration graduate program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration through a rigorous national accreditation process. Meeting the NASPAA’s criteria means you’ll receive the resources necessary to achieve the goals that matter to you. Graduate students in the public administration program are individuals with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, many of whom work full-time and are practicing public administrators and non-profit organization professionals. Missouri State’s public administration graduate program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration through a rigorous national accreditation process. Meeting the NASPAA’s criteria means you’ll receive the resources necessary to achieve the goals that matter to you. Public Affairs. Civic Engagement. Public Policy. As a graduate of Missouri State’s public administration master’s program, you will be able to: Shape policies that benefit the public... [-]

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Missouri State University

Address	Missouri State University 901 South National Avenue 65897 Springfield, Missouri, USA
Website	http://www.missouristate.edu/
Phone	+1 417-836-5000