Lifelong Learning

Video Based courses require viewing of video files, typically supported by Internet components.

Video Correspondence (VIDEO): Video Tapes Mailed or Picked up by student.

DVD Correspondence (DVD): DVD's may typically be viewed through your Computer or a set-top DVD player. DVD's are Mailed or Picked up by student.

Streaming Video (STVID): Internet based course with a major video component utilizing streaming media on your computer. High speed internet access required.

 

Internet Hybrid (Internet Plus) courses have major Internet components along with a major video component..

Weekend Hybrid: utilize specific Saturday mornings or Saturday afternoons to meet with their instructor and classmates. The remainder of interactions is through the internet

Video Hybrid (CDINT): Video through TV Broadcast, provided on a CD, or accessed over computer as streaming media. Courses have major Internet Based components. High speed internet access required for streaming over the computer.

Blended Video (TCRC and MO-ARNG): Scheduled Interactive Video Conference with the majority of work Internet based.

 

 

 

    Unless otherwise noted, all of our Distance Education courses follow the same semester schedule as regular, in class courses.  They are instructor led, not self paced.  Examination procedures are set by the instructor.  Proctored and/or on-campus visitation for purposes of exams may be required with any distance education formats offered through MSSU. Procedures for scheduling exams through Lifelong Learning, if required, and for obtaining proctors can be found by clicking on this link: proctors. The STUDENT is responsible for obtaining his/her own proctors.  Please see specific course listings and contact your instructor for more information.

    Adult students 21 years of age or older do not have to present ACT scores. Distance learning students do not pay on-campus activity fees unless also enrolled in on-campus courses. Either before or after enrollment, students will have to complete the admission form and pay the one-time 15 dollar admission charge. Students should have the necessary prerequisites before enrolling in a particular course, however, because of the difficulty of sequencing in off-campus courses some prerequisites may be waived on an individual basis. Out-of-state tuition is waived for internet students - tuition is charged at the in-state rate. There is an additional per credit hour Distance Learning Fee associated with all Distance Learning formats.

 

In addition to the traditional method of enrollment, you may enroll in these courses by one of the following means:

	On-line :		Registration Form
	Phone :		(417) 625-9652

    After enrolling in an Internet, TV, Weekend Hybrid, or CD/Video Correspondence course, students are encouraged to contact the instructor via e-mail prior to the beginning of classes for any class specific requirements for software and other instructions. Any distance learning student who has not contacted their instructor or participated in course activities prior to the end of the first week of classes may be dropped from that class. Just prior to the beginning of the semester, you should be able to access your course site through the following URL: http://mssu.blackboard.com.  The username consists of your Student ID, and the default password is your first name, all lower case.

Continuing Education courses are designed for professionals. Continuing Education students do not go though the regular student admission process. However, some of the courses contain enough content and clock hours to qualify for academic credit, dependent upon student major. Upon completion of the course, academic credt may be requested by completing an academic petition in the Registrar's Office. Students are advised to check with their school Dean BEFORE enrolling if they wish academic credit.