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Brief Guide to Graduate Programs

Below is an alphabetical listing of all Missouri State University graduate programs, including links to the departmental web pages and the Graduate College catalog.
Accountancy (M.Acc.)
  • Contact: Dr. Byrd, (417) 836-4183
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA; minimum score of 500 on GMAT if GPA below 3.25; Springfield and Joplin sites; accelerated program available
  • Total Program Hours: 33
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Business of Administration in the Graduate Catalog
Administrative Studies (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Bourhis, (417) 836-6390
  • Requirements and Information: Internet program or on-campus. Options: Applied Communication, Criminal Justice, Environmental Mgmt., Project Mgmt., Sports Mgmt. Combined score of 1300 on GRE or equivalent GMAT; 3 years relevant work experience; two letters of recommendation.
  • Total Program Hours: 33
  • Link to program website
  • Link to the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the Graduate Catalog
Applied Anthropology (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. William Wedenoja, (417) 836-5641
  • This program is intended to be a terminal, practice degree. The program emphasizes the cultivation of professional skills such as quantitative analysis, computer applications, technical writing, and public speaking. Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background in anthropology and at least a 3.25 GPA in all anthropology courses.  For additional admission information and program requirements, please contact the program director.
  • Total Program Hours: 36
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Humanities and Public Affairs in the Graduate Catalog
Audiology (Au.D.)
  • Contact: Dr. DiSarno, (417) 836-5368
  • Requirements and Information: Student must pay for and pass background/criminal records check and drug test prior to first clinical placement.
  • Total Program Hours: 105
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Biology (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Alexander Wait, (417) 836-5802
  • Requirements and Information: 24 hours of undergraduate biology; 3.00 GPA; statement if interest; 3 letters of recommendation; GRE required; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Natural and Applied Sciences in the Graduate Catalog
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Cell and Molecular Biology (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Field, (417) 836-5478
  • Requirements and Information: Two semesters in organic chemistry and physics; one course in calculus; 3.00 undergraduate GPA; GRE required; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Chemistry (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Richter, (417) 836-5508
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 PGA cumulative or in last 60 hours; required undergraduate chemistry courses; GRE scores at or above 50th percentile; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Natural and Applied Sciences in the Graduate Catalog
Communication Sciences and Disorders (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. DiSarno, (417) 836-5368
  • Requirements and Information: Application deadline of February 1. Options: Speech Pathology; Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Undergraduate degree in CSD with 3.00 GPA; letter of application; 3 letters of recommendation; GRE required.
  • Total Program Hours: 44 or 53
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Communication (M.A.)
  • Contact: Dr. Dillon, (417) 836-4986
  • Requirements and Information: Undergraduate degree in appropriate major or minimum required 15 hours in communication courses; 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours; GRE or MAT required.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Arts and Letters in the Graduate Catalog
Computer Information Systems (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Meinert, (417) 836-4178
  • Requirements and Information: Internet Program. Minimum 450 on GMAT or comparable GRE; 3 years of information systems work experience; background in business administration.
  • Total Program Hours: 36
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Business of Administration in the Graduate Catalog
Counseling (M.S.)
  • Contact: Counseling Department, (417) 836-5449
  • Requirements and Information: Apply to Graduate College and Counseling Dept.; 3 letters of recommendation; GRE or MAT required. Options: Elementary, Secondary, or Community Agency.
  • Total Program Hours: 45-48
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Criminology (M.S.)
Defense and Strategic Studies (M.S.)
Early Childhood and Family Development (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. George, (417) 836-5984
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA in last 60 hours; GRE; apply to Graduate College and ECFD program.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Educational Administration (M.S.Ed.)
  • Contact: Dr. Moseman, (417) 836-5490
  • Requirements and Information: Apply both to the Graduate College and the Educational Administration program.
  • Total Program Hours: 36
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Educational Administration (Ed.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Watson, (417) 836-6951
  • Requirements and Information: Apply both to the Graduate College and the Educational Administration program; master's GPA of 3.50; GRE; hours from master's may transfer. Options - Elementary, Secondary, or Superintendent.
  • Total Program Hours: 61 or 64
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Educational Leadership (Ed.D)
  • Contact: Dr. MacGregor, (417) 836-6046
  • Requirements and Information: Collaborative program with the University of Missouri-Columbia; GRE required; 34 hours of course work and 12 hours of dissertation research.
  • Total Program Hours: 46
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Elementary Education (M.S.Ed.)
  • Contact: Dr. Range (417) 836-3262
  • Requirements and Information: GRE required if GPA below 3.00. Available on Springfield and Joplin sites. Curriculum and Instruction track available online.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
English (M.A.)
  • Contact: Dr. Moser, (417) 836-6606
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA; GRE verbal score above 50th percentile. Options: literature; creative writing; TESOL.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Arts and Letters in the Graduate Catalog
Geospatial Sciences in Geography and Geology (M.S.)
Health Administration (M.H.A.)
Health Promotion and Wellness Management (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. McCallister, (417) 836-5370
  • Requirements and Information: 2.80 undergraduate GPA; GRE; undergraduate courses in statistics, exercise physiology, introductory psychology, and microeconomics
  • Total Program Hours: 36
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
History (M.A.)
Instructional Media Technology (M.S.Ed.)
  • Contact: Dr. Groves, (417) 836-6769
  • Requirements and Information: Must meet all basic MSU Graduate College admission requirements.
  • Total Program Hours: 33
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
International Affairs and Administration (M.I.A.A.)
Materials Science (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Ghosh, (417) 836-6205
  • Requirements and Information: Undergraduate degree in science or engineering with specific math and science courses; 3.00 GPA in last 60 hours; GRE; 3 letters of recommendation; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 37
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Natural and Applied Sciences in the Graduate Catalog
Mathematics (M.S.)
Music (M.M.)
  • Contact: Dr. Quebbeman, (417) 836-5729
  • Requirements and Information: GRE required. Options: conducting, theory/composition, pedagogy, performance, and education.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Arts and Letters in the Graduate Catalog
Natural and Applied Science (M.N.A.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Rimal, (417) 836-5094
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours; at least 20 hours in natural or applied science; student selects a primary and secondary emphasis; GRE required; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Natural and Applied Sciences in the Graduate Catalog
Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Timson, (417) 836-4145
  • Application Deadlines: January 1 for Fall; August 1 for Spring.
  • Requirements and Information: Undergraduate major in life sciences, nursing, or chemistry; specific undergraduate course requirements; 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours; licensure; work experience; certification; interview; GRE required.
  • Total Program Hours: 55
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Nursing (M.S.N.)
  • Contact for Family Nurse Practitioner option: Dr. Berg, (417) 836-3214
  • Contact for Nurse Educator option: Dr. Sims-Giddens, (417) 836-5398
  • Requirements and Information: Apply to the Graduate College and Nursing Department.; 3.00 GPA on last 60 hours; GRE; RN licensure; goal essay; two letters of recommendation; medical verification; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 36 or 42
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
  • Contact: Dr. Wallentine, (417) 836-4514
  • Requirements and Information: Application due January 15 for August start date. 3.00 GPA; specific prior course work; letter of application; GRE; must be enrolled full-time.
  • Total Program Hours: 123
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
  • Contact: Mr. Canales (417) 836-6151 or Dr. Vaught (4317) 836-6151
  • Requirements and Information: GRE required; must be enrolled full time. Note:  Applications are due this year by AUGUST 1, (not July 1) for a January start date.
  • Total Program Hours: 83
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Plant Science (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. Rimal, (417) 836-5094
  • Requirements and Information: Undergraduate degree in appropriate natural or applied science including one semester in genetics and organic chemistry; GRE required.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Natural and Applied Sciences in the Graduate Catalog
Project Management (M.S.)
Psychology (M.S.)
  • Contact: Psychology Department, (417) 836-5797
  • Requirements and Information: Selection begins March 1, applications accepted until June 1.  Apply to the Graduate College and Psychology Department.; general and subject GRE; 3.00 undergraduate GPA ad 3.25 in major field; goal statement; three letters of recommendation. Options: industrial/organizational; clinical; and experimental.
  • Total Program Hours: 47
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Public Health (M.P.H.)
  • Contact: Dr. Duitsman, (417) 836-5550
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 undergraduate GPA; one year of work experience in a health or social service setting; three letters of recommendation; GRE required; option for a 37 hour professional track available.
  • Total Program Hours: 37 or 48
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Reading (M.S.Ed.)
  • Contact: Dr. Camp, (417) 836-6983
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA; letter of intent; three letters of recommendation
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Religious Studies (M.A.)
  • Contact: Dr. Given, (417) 836-6261
  • Requirements and Information: 3.20 undergraduate GPA or 3.40 on last 60 hours; 24 hours in religious studies; GRE if GPA is below 3.20; 12 hours foreign language; accelerated program available.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Humanities and Public Affairs in the Graduate Catalog
Secondary Education (M.S.Ed.)
  • Requirements: certification to teach secondary education
  • Options:
    • Agriculture - Dr. Walker, (417) 836-5085
    • Art - Ms. Fowler, (417) 836-6084
    • Biology - Dr. Saunders, (417) 836-6469
    • Business - Dr. Perreault, (417) 836-6319
    • Chemistry - Dr. Breyfogle, (417) 836-5601
    • Earth Science - Dr. Gutierrez, (417) 836-5967
    • English - Dr. Smith, (417) 836-4801
    • Geography - Dr. Meyer, (417) 836-5604
    • History - Dr. Abidogun, (417) 836-5916
    • Mathematics - Dr. L. Plymate, (417) 836-4152
    • Modern and Classical Languages:
      • French - TBA
      • German - Dr. Costabile-Heming, (417) 836-5247
      • Latin - Dr. Hughes, (417) 836-6601
      • Spanish - Dr. Harges, (417) 836-5869
    • Music - Dr. Quebbeman, (417) 836-5729
    • Natural Science - TBA
    • Physical Education - Dr. Oatman, (417) 836-4850
    • Physics - Dr. Thomas, (417) 836-5609
    • Social Science - Dr. Abidogun, (417) 836-5916
    • Speech and Theatre - Dr. Thompson, (417) 836-4400
    • Vocational Family and Consumer Science - Dr. Granger, (417) 836-5175
  • Total Program Hours: 33
  • Link to the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the Graduate Catalog
Social Work (M.S.W.)
  • Contact: Dr. Haslam, (417) 836-4259
  • Requirements and Information:
    • Regular MSW - 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.25 in last 60 hours; 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose
    • Advanced Standing MSW - all regular MSW requirements plus BSW within 8 years; 3.00 undergraduate GPA or 3.25 in last 60 hours; GRE required; available on Springfield and Joplin sites
  • Total Program Hours: 37 or 62
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Health and Human Services in the Graduate Catalog
Special Education (M.S.Ed.)
  • Contact: Dr. DePaepe, (417) 836-4761
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 GPA in last 60 hours, background check required. Options: visual impairment; special education alternative certificate track; orientation and mobility; mild-to-moderate disabilities; and developmental disabilities.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Student Affairs (M.S.)
  • Contact: Dr. O. Gilbert Brown, (417) 836-5287
  • Requirements and Information: Apply to both the Graduate College and the Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education Department.
  • Total Program Hours: 36
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Teaching (M.A.T.)
  • Contact: Dr. Sawyer, (417) 836-3170
  • Requirements and Information: priority deadline of February 15; undergraduate degree in or related to area of certification desired; relevant Praxis II; certification analysis
  • Total Program Hours: 39
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Education in the Graduate Catalog
Theatre (M.A.)
  • Contact: Dr. Herr, (417) 836-3212
  • Requirements and Information: undergraduate major or 24 hours in theatre; 3.00 GPA in last 60 hours; writing sample; three letters of recommendation
  • Total Program Hours: 33
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Arts and Letters in the Graduate Catalog
Writing (M.A.)
  • Contact: Dr. Moser, (417) 836-6606
  • Requirements and Information: 3.00 undergraduate GPA; GRE verbal score above 50th percentile. Options: rhetoric and composition; technical and professional writing.
  • Total Program Hours: 32
  • Link to program website
  • Link to College of Arts and Letters in the Graduate Catalog

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, Geospatial Information Science, Homeland Security and Defense, Internal Auditing, Instructional Technology Specialist, Post-Master’s Nurse Educator, Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner, Orientation and Mobility, Ozarks Studies, Project Management, Public Management, Religious Studies for the Professions, Sports Management, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); Technology Management

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