Continuing Education Classes

The continuing education courses at Missouri Southern State college are designed for both personal and professional enrichment. A complete list of the spring continuing education courses are listed below. If you are interested in the Criminal Justice Continuing Education Seminars please click here. If you are interested in the career training courses offered in conjunction with Franklin Technology Center, click here.

Students must have enrolled and have paid for the course BEFORE the first class meeting. In cases where the class size is limited, students are enrolled based on the order they enrolled and paid for the class. If an email address is provided on the form, students will recieve email confirmation of successfull registration in the course. If the class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment, students who provide an email address will be notified by email.

Enrollment Procedure

Select the class you would like to take. Click the "Enrollment Form" link next to the course name.
Complete the form either either online or by hand.
If paying by check, please make check payable to Missouri Southern State University - CE. Mail the completed form and check to:
Missouri Southern State University
Bursar's Office
Attn: Cashier
Hearnes Hall Room 105
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
If paying by credit card, email the form to bursar@mssu.edu or fax the form to: (417) 659-3733
Then call in your credit card payment to the Bursar’s Office by calling 417-625-9381. MSSU accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

MSSU Spring 2013 Continuing Education Courses

BASIC SILVERSMITHING I Get Enrollment Form HERE

CRN: 2068
Instructor: Peggy Lierheimer

This is a “hands on” workshop where students will learn basic sterling silver fabrication processes including sawing, filing, sanding, polishing and soldering. Students will also learn to bezel set a stone and how to make various other jewelry findings. Class will meet twice a week for 8 weeks. Space is limited to 16 workstations. A $45 equipment fee applies. Consumable materials, such as sheet metals are extra.

Meets: January 15 through March 7, 2013
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Fine Arts Building Room 315
Enrollment: Pre-enrollment Only
Fee: ($175 plus $45) $220 Total

BASIC SILVERSMITHING II Get Enrollment Form HERE

CRN: 2073
Instructor: Peggy Lierheimer

Meets: March 12 through May 9, 2013
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Location: Fine Arts Building Room 315
Enrollment: Pre-enrollment Only
Fee: ($175 plus $45) $220 Total

CHORAL SOCIETY Get Enrollment Form HERE

CRN: 2064
Instructor: Al Carnine

The Choral Society is a non-auditioned 70-voice choir open to anyone in the four-state area who is university age or older.

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mondays
Location: Music Building Room 208
Enrollment: Pre-enrollment Only
Credit: One Credit Hour
Fee: $30

CLAY TECHNIQUES Get Enrollment Form HERE

CRN: 2093
Instructor: Brent Skinner

This is an intensive hands-on clay workshop utilizing stoneware or porcelain that is for both beginners and established clay artists Students may create functional or non-functional items utilizing the potters wheel or by using hand building techniques. Glazing and firing methods using food-safe glazes are part of the course. A $40 studio fee covers firings and glaze materials, clay is not included but may be purchased at the studio. Enrollment is limited.

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday
Location: Fine Arts Building Room 111
Enrollment: Pre-enrollment Only
Credit: Three Credit Hours
Fee: $310

FIRE ACADEMY For registration contact Brenda Spurlin at 417.625.9328 or e-mail Spurlin-B@mssu.edu.

CRN: 2256
Instructor: Chris Thompson

This academy covers all aspects of firefighting, firefighter safety, rescue, fire prevention, incident management, emergency vehicle familiarization, emergency driving, fire pump operations, and more. It is a mixture of classroom and hands-on evolutions including live firefighting exercises. The academy prepares the student to take five separate state certification exams: Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Fire Department Driver/Operator. (The Driver/Operator portion of the class is optional An additional book is required to be purchased by the student.) The firefighting course is IFSAC approved and will transfer to Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, as well as most other states Students are required to spend 20 hours riding and observing at area fire departments and emergency dispatch centers.

Time: Monday & Wednesday (6:00-10:00 p.m.) as well as six (6) Saturdays (8:00AM-5:00PM)
Start Date: January 14, 2013 Last Day of Class: May 3, 2013
Location: Criminal Justice Building Room 141
Enrollment: Class size is limited to 30.
Fee: $985 includes books, uniforms, test, all equipment and materials. Students taking this course as part of their regular degree program may be eligible for financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 417.625.9325 for more information.

SELF-DEFENSE Get Enrollment Form HERE

CRN: 2316
Instructor: John J. Karriman

This course is designed to keep the interest of all participants, from the complete beginner to those with advanced training Techniques of the Takeda clan’s Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu will be explored in the comfort and safety of a controlled environment. Sessions are five weeks long and are ongoing, with students encouraged to sign up for the next five week block of instruction.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Mondays and Fridays
Location: Criminal Justice Multipurpose room (gym)
Enrollment: Pre-enrollment Only
Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Fee: $85 per set

Questions or Comments?

Call Continuing Education at (417)625-3003 or email continuinged@mssu.edu

Withdrawal/Refund Procedure

If the student withdraws prior to the first meeting, the fees will be refunded. No refunds will be made after the the first day of classes. To withdraw please contact Continuing Education at 417-625-3003 or by email.