2020 Admissions Guide

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ADMISSIONS GUIDE

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LET US BE THE FIRST TO WELCOME YOU Congratulations on seeking information about continuing your education!

Making the transition from high school or a community college to a university is a true milestone, and we’re happy you’re interested in learning more about joining the Lion Pride at Missouri Southern State University.

We offer 140 different degree options through the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Health Sciences, as well as a growing number of graduate degree options. Our international-themed semesters and study abroad opportunities will help you develop a global perspective, while athletics, residence life and numerous student activity options create a well-rounded college experience.

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1. All About MSSU 2. Explore Joplin, MO 4. College of Arts & Sciences 6. Robert W. Plaster College of Business 8. College of Education 10. College of Health Sciences 12. Life on Campus 13. An International Mission 14. Scholarships 15. Tuition 16. You’re Invited! Come Visit MSSU!

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JOPLIN WELCO M E

POPULATION 50,000 METRO AREA 200,000

CULTURE Concerts, Sporting Events, Shopping, Dining, Recreation, Nightlife, Art & Culture

PARK LAND AND TRAILS 933 Acres

TRANSPORTATION Joplin Airport, Sunshine Lamp Trolley, Uber, Lyft, Taxi Services, Greyhound Bus Lines

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Joplin is the

4th

largest metropolitan area in MO

MSSU CAMPUS

ENROLLMENT 5,604 CLASS SIZE UNDER 30 81%

DIVISION II, NCAA TEAMS 15

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 70+

STUDENT BODY 61% Female 39% Male

OUT-OF-STATE ENROLLMENT 25%

STUDENTS FROM 48 Countries 42 States

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ARTS & SCIENCES CO LLEG E

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ART AND DESIGN M U S I C / T H E AT R E ART STUDENTS HOST a senior exhibit in our Spiva Art Gallery

Art, Design Art Illustration+ Art Publication Design+ Art, Studio Art, Visual Music+ Music Conducting + Music Elective Outside Field Music Ensemble Performance+ Music Industry + Music Instruction + Music: Instrumental Performance Music Jazz Studies+ Music: Keyboard Performance Music: Vocal Performance Musical Theatre Arts Admin & Leadership+ Costume Technology+ Theatre Performance Theatre Production Theatre Stage Technology+ Theatrical Design+

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BIOLOGY / PHYSICS CHEMISTRY / E N V I R O N M E N TA L Biology, General Biology, Pre-Prof-Dentistry Biology, Pre-Prof-Medicine Biology, Pre-Prof-Pharmacy Biology, Pre-Prof-Veterinary Biology, Pre-med “Yours to Lose” Biology-Biotech, Mic, Gen Biology-Ecol, Mar, Cons Biology-Phys/Occup Thpy Biology-Pre-Prof-Optometry YOURS TO LOSE Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program (yourstolose.mssu.edu)

Electronics+ Medical Interpretation+ Physics Physics, Engineering Unmanned Aircraft Systems+ LARGEST CADAVER LAB IN THE REGION and state-of-the-art biology and chemistry labs

Chem-Biochemistry Chem-Forensic Science

Chem-Health Professional Chemical Lab Sciences+ Chemistry Chemistry, Pre-Dental Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Chemistry, Pre-Optometry Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy Chemistry, Pre-Veterinarian Medical Laboratory Science 1 OF 31 SCHOOLS in the nation accredited in Environmental Health

EHS General Emphasis+ EHS Environmental Public Health + EHS Occupational Health & Safety+ Environmental Health & Safety EHS Environmental Protection +

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ranked 2nd for best school to attend (schools.com 2018)

Corrections+ Crime Scene Investigations+ Criminal Investigations+ Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice, Ad-Computer Forensics/CIS Criminal Law+ Homeland Security+ Juvenile Justice+ Law Enforcement* Peace Officer Training+ Policing+

ENGLISH / MODERN L A N G UAG E / C O M M U N I C AT I O N

P O L I T I C A L A F FA I R S A N D L AW

Creative Writing+

Campaigns & Elections+ International Politics & Diplomacy+ IPA Geog. & Env. Affairs IPA Global Cultural Studies IPA International Affairs IPA Legal Affairs IPA Political Affairs Legal Studies+ Political Communication+ Public Administration+

HISTORY / SOCIOLOGY Gender Studies+ History Public Applied History+ Social Work Sociology

THE CHART has been a student-run publication since 1939 and College Publications Hall of Fame Member.

English, Literary Studies English, Professional/Technical Writing Chinese+ French French+ Japanese+ Latin American Studies+ Linguistics+ Spanish Spanish+ Teaching English as a Foreign Language+ Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations

M AT H E M AT I C S Computational Math/CIS Math Tutor Level I & II+ Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree unless marked | *Associate Degree | **Graduate Degree | +Certificate

We foster the creative, those who challenge the status quo and strive to make new ideas a reality.

Gain invaluable, handson experience through KGCS-TV, KXMS radio, theatre productions, a cadaver lab, mobile crime scene unit, and our campus newspaper, The Chart. mssu.edu/academics/arts-sciences

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RO B E R T W. PL A S TE R CO LLEG E O F

BUSINESS B U S I N E S S / M A N AG E M E N T

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY / LOGISTICS

The online MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT program can be completed in one year with 8-week courses

1 OF 9 SCHOOLS in the nation ABET accredited

Accounting Finance General Business International Business Master of Accountancy

Automation+ Continuous Process Improvement+ Industrial Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology*

Human Resource Management Management Management Specialist+ Master of Science, Management - Human Resources** Master of Science, Management**

C O M P U T E R I N F O R M AT I O N SYSTEMS

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CIS students get hands-on experience writing, developing, implementing software

CIS, Computational Mathematics CIS, Computer Forensics, CJAD CIS, Information Systems* CIS, Information Technology

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Logistics

MARKETING / ENTREPRENEURIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB hosts annual product or service pitch competition

Marketing Entrepreneurial Operations+ Entrepreneurial Planning & Management+ Six Sigma Black Belt+ Six Sigma Green Belt+

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree unless marked | *Associate Degree | **Graduate Degree | +Certificate

The goal in the Robert W. Plaster College of Business is to develop our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intellectual, personal and professional qualities that will prepare them to take leadership roles in a complex business environment.

The college has built a strong relationship with the regional business community, giving students the chance to interact and network with a variety of business leaders and gain practical experience before ever stepping foot in the job market.

We see every challenge as an opportunity to lead, innovate and succeed. mssu.edu/academics/business

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EDUCATION T E AC H E R E D U C AT I O N

KINESIOLOGY

100% OF GRADUATES in Special Education are hired after graduation

KINESIOLOGY STUDENTS have the opportunity to compete at a research symposium

K-12, Art K-12, French K-12, Music Education, Instrumental K-12, Music Education, Vocal K-12, Physical Education K-12, Spanish Elem Ed (1-6) & ELL (K-12) Elem Ed (1-6) Sp Ed (K-12) Elem Ed Early Childhood (Birth-3) Master of Science in Education, Administration ** Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instruction ** Middle Sch-Comm Arts/Eng (5-9) Middle Sch-Math (5-9) Middle Sch-Science (5-9) Middle Sch-Soc Studies (5-9) Secondary, Biology Secondary, Business Secondary, Chemistry Secondary, English Secondary, Math Secondary, Physics Secondary, Social Science/ Option 1 (History)

Social Science/Option 2 (IPA) Secondary, Speech & Drama Theatre/Speech Education

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Coaching+ Exercise Science+ Health Promotion & Wellness Population Health+

P S YC H O L O G Y PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS can study in our human behavior or animal behavior labs

Autism Spectrum Disorder+ Clinical Psychology+ Developmental Psychology+ Psychology

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree unless marked | *Associate Degree | **Graduate Degree | +Certificate

The College of Education at Missouri Southern offers a personal experience for our students.

From helping a teacher education major create their first lesson plan, critiquing a psychology major on their first experiment or assisting a kinesiology major in developing critical coaching skills, we’ll be there each step of the way. Today’s students are tomorrow’s classroom leaders and it’s a responsibility we do not take lightly.

We share your passion to inspire and to make a difference in the lives of others. mssu.edu/academics/education

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HEALTH SCIENCES CO LLEG E

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D E N TA L H YG I E N E

NURSING

DENTAL HYGIENE offers an on-site, fully functioning clinic

Dental Hygiene* Health Science, Dental Hygiene

R E S P I R AT O R Y T H E R A P Y RESPIRATORY THERAPY students utilize our oncampus simulation lab

Health Science, Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapy*

R ADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY RADIOLOGY GRADUATES have had a 1st time passing rate of 100% since 2002

Health Science-Rad Tech Radiologic Technology*

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NURSING GRADUATES have a 90% first-time pass rate on NCLEX (Spring 2020)

Nursing

H E A LT H C A R E

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$1 MILLION donated in scholarships for Healthcare Administration majors

Healthcare Administration Healthcare Business+

PA R A M E D I C & E M E R G E N C Y MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 of 25 EMS PROGRAMS offered in the US

Advanced EMT+ Advanced Practice Paramedic+ Emergency Medical Technician+ Firefighter+ Health Science-Paramedic Paramedic+

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree unless marked | *Associate Degree | **Graduate Degree | +Certificate

Making a positive difference in the public’s health and quality of life is a true calling. The College of Health Sciences is ready to create students who are fully equipped to succeed.

Whether it’s in the nursing, EMT, dentistry, radiology, respiratory care or healthcare administration fields, you’ll learn critical independent thinking, gain hands-on experience, and the skills to operate as part of a patientcentered, multidisciplinary team.

We have a passion for serving others and creating leaders throughout the healthcare industry. mssu.edu/academics/health-sciences

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DORM OPTIONS Traditional 1 room, 2 students

Apartment 2 rooms, 4 students Traditional single 1 room, 1 student Suites 2 rooms, 4 students Quads 4 rooms, 4 students

LIFE ON

CAMPUS

AV E R AG E R O O M A N D B OA R D $7,020

residencelife.mssu.edu

RECREATION CENTER

15 DII, MIAA athletic teams mssulions.com

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71,000 sq. ft. gym 1,000+ Intramural student involvement

GREEK LIFE

3 Fraternities 2 Sororities

Coming Fall 2021 Lion Village *Traditional double and suite-style rooms

T R AV E L

THE WORLD A N I N T E R N AT I O N A L M I S S I O N For 30 years, an international approach to education has been a major emphasis at Missouri Southern.

The universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning themed semesters are observed each fall, offering a wide variety of culture-enriching events ranging from films and guest speakers to food and a Common Reader program.

STUDY ABROAD

3,400 MSSU students have studied abroad

MOST VISITED COUNTRIES Germany

United Kingdom Sweden

PARTNER SCHOOLS

16 partner schools around the world

Belize

South Korea

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mssu.edu/scholarships

SAVE MONEY QUALI F Y

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SCH O L A R SH I P S,

FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS 980

SAT / ACT

1020 1050 1090 1120 1150 1190 1220 1250 1290 1320 1350 1380 1410 1440 1480 1520 1560 1600

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HONORS GPA

GOLD

ACT/SAT SCORE

PREMIER $5,000

$3,500

GREEN $2,000

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Green

Gold

$2,000 per year (merit based)

$3,500 per year (merit based)

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Premier OR

$5,000 per year (merit based)

A+ Leadership PLUS

$1,000 per year (A+ qualified and new freshman) Stackable with either Green, Gold, or Premier Scholarship *Premier can be chosen in place of Honors

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS $1,000 per year (Renewable if eligible) Phi Theta Kappa

3.75 GPA and a current member of PTK *Stackable with Board of Governors Transfer scholarship

Board of Governors Transfer Scholarship

$1,500 per year (Renewable if eligible)

University Academic Transfer Scholarship

$1,000 per year (Renewable if eligible)

3.5 GPA and 42 Transfer hours

3.25 GPA and 24 Transfer hours

LION PRIDE

TERRITORY Residents from the states shown here automatically qualify for In-State Tuition!

*Estimated tuition cost based on 2020-2021 rates; a student being enrolled 30 credit hours a year; and living in a traditional room with 23 meals per week.

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation

Performance

Athletics

$400 - $7,000 (Application deadline is Dec. 15th) mssu.edu/foundation-scholarships Award amount and qualifications vary. Available in Accounting, Art, Communications, Modern Languages, Music, Theatre.

Recruitment form at mssulions.com

HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS Evans Fellowship Evans Scholarship Honors Scholarship Apply online before February 15th for fall and November 15th for spring.

mssu.edu/honors

$11,600 per year $6,000 per year (in-state) $12,600 per year (out-of-state) $3,500 per year Must meet one of the following: -28 ACT or 1300 SAT -3.7 GPA (4.0 scale) -Top 10% of class rank

ESTIMATED COST OF TUITION (1 YEAR) In-state/Lion Pride

Out-of-state

Per Credit Hour

$248.70

$497.46

Annual Tuition

$7,461.00

$14,923.80

Fees

$0

$0

Room & Board

$6,476

$6,476

Annual Cost of Attendance

$13,937

$21,399.80

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mssu.edu/campus-tours

COME VISIT OUR CAMPUS YOU ’ R E

I NV ITE D!

TOUR DATES

S C H E D U L E A T O U R T O DAY mssu.edu/campus-tours | tours@mssu.edu 417-625-9743 Monday

10:00 am

1:00 pm

Tuesday

10:00 am

1:00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am

1:00 pm

Thursday

10:00 am

1:00 pm

Friday

10:00 am

*Tour dates subject to change; based on availability and weather

Register for an Admissions event at mssu.edu/admissions-events

J O I N T H E P R I D E | FA L L 2 0 2 0 Saturday - Sept. 26th Saturday – Oct. 17th Friday – Oct. 30th Friday – Nov. 13th

SHOW- ME MOSO | SPRING 2021 Saturday – Feb. 20th Friday – March 19th *Additional dates TBD.

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R E A DY T O B E C O M E A L I O N? Freshmen:

*Must meet one of the following: •

ACT composite score of 21 (or) 1060 SAT (or)

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Cumulative GPA of 2.25 (or)

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Top 50% of your graduating class

Transfer:

*Must meet the following: •

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (and)

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Be in good academic standing with previous college/university

ADMISSIONS OFFICE 417-625-9378 MSSU.edu/admissions admissions@mssu.edu

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE 417-625-9325 MSSU.edu/financial-aid FinAid@mssu.edu

CHECKLIST A PPLI C ATI O N

STEP 1 Submit an application at mssu.edu/apply STEP 2 Request official transcripts and *ACT/SAT scores to be sent to MSSU Admissions FAX: 417-659-4429 | EMAIL: admissions@mssu.edu MAIL: Attention: MSSU Admissions, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801

STEP 3 Visit campus! Register for a tour at mssu.edu/campus-tours STEP 5 Submit your FAFSA PRIORITY DATES: Applying for Fall | Feb 1st Applying for Spring | Nov 1st Fafsa.ed.gov | MSSU School Code: 002488

STEP 6 Enrollment Orientation: Register for a Southern Welcome day to enroll in classes ONLINE: mssu.edu/southern-welcome CALL: First Year Experience | 417-625-9731

WE ACCEPT

3950 E. NEWMAN RD. JOPLIN, MO 64801

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Once accepted, remember to fill out your residence life application through LioNet. Applications to live on campus start the first business day of March!