1905
Springfield, MO

School Details

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Their purpose is to develop fully educated people with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. All programs are designed to meet the students’ needs and prepare them for a lifetime of success.

MSU first opened in 1905, in Springfield, Missouri, as the Fourth District Normal School, with the goal of educating future teachers. The State Fruit Experiment Station, founded in Mountain Grove in 1899, would become part of Missouri State in 1974. Throughout the nineteenth century, Missouri State built facilities, expanded academic programs, and changed its name; becoming Southwest Missouri State University in 1972. In 2005, the school adopted its current title, Missouri State University.

MSU Online degrees are available as bachelor completion and graduate degrees, in addition to online certificate programs through Missouri State Outreach. Online degrees feature the same curriculum as degrees on campus. Students completing online programs at MSU will enjoy flexibility and a variety of support resources.

Accreditation & Licensing

Missouri State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing
Certificate in Writing for Television & Film
Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies
Graduate Certificate in Screenwriting for Television & Film
Graduate Certificate in Technical & Professional Writing
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Writing / Technical & Professional

Business

Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Ethical Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Intercultural Communication & Diversity
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Interpersonal Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Organizational Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication / Rhetoric
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in General Business
Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Graduate Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Administration
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management
Master of Arts in Communication
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Project Management

Computer Science & IT

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Application Development
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Infrastructure
Graduate Certificate in Computer Information Systems
Master of Science in Information Technology

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Certificate in Criminal Investigation
Certificate in Terrorism & National Security
Graduate Certificate in Crime Prevention
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership & Management
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Public Safety
Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Defense & Strategic Studies

Education

Graduate Certificate in Education of Gifted & Talented Students
Graduate Certificate in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
Graduate Certificate in Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Science in Early Childhood & Family Development
Master of Science in Education / Educational Technology
Master of Science in Education / Elementary Education
Master of Science in Education / Literacy
Master of Science in Education / Special Education, Blindness & Low Vision

Healthcare

Bachelor of Science in Health Services
Certificate in Foundations of Nutrition

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator
Master of Science in Nursing / Population Health Leadership
Post-Masters Certificate in Nurse Educator

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Child Life Studies