Education Majors

How do I have my credential file sent to an employer?
https://Webapps.mssu.edu/FormWizard/FormViewer.aspx?Id=248

What can be included
in my credential file?

Transcript
Request transcripts from the Registrar's Office or online at http://www.mssu.edu/registrar/transcripts.php

Letters of Recommendation
Have your letters submitted by following the directions under the recommendations section below

Certifications
Bring in a copy to be scanned or e-mail credentialfile@mssu.edu 

Credentials are now processed digitally.  If you graduated prior to December 2011, your credential file can be digitized for a one-time $20 fee.  After your file is digitized, credential files can be sent to schools at no additional cost. 

Please allow 5-7 business days to process all credential related requests or inquiries, e-mail credentialfile@mssu.edu or call 417-625-9343. 

How do I submit a recommendation?
Ask references to send letters of recommendations by e-mail, interoffice mail, postal mail, or fax. 

E-mail
Send letter of recommendation to credentialfile@mssu.edu as a pdf attachment

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Credential File

Please use the following naming convention
studentname closed facultyname.pdf   or   studentname open facultyname.pdf
For example if Mr. Robertson is writing a closed reference for Jane Doe it should be named:  janedoe closed robertson.pdf (Choose save as, then pdf from drop down)

Interoffice Mail
Printed references can be sent
interoffice mail in a sealed envelope

Post Office
MSSU Career Services
Spiva Library, Suite 207
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801

Fax
(417) 625-9338

Resumes and cover letters will not be included in credential files.  Please submit your resume and cover letter directly to the employer.  Career Services recommends tailoring resumes and cover letters to individual positions.    

Optimal Resume
Use the sample education resume as a guide to create your own professional resume
mssu.optimalresume.com