Expand Your Mind, Grow Your Skill-Set
We believe education is a lifelong process—that's why Missouri Southern offers Continuing Education courses to enrich your life personally, professionally, and intellectually. We offer a broad range of programming for all ages, from recreational activities to professional development.
fall 2025 Courses
Clay Techniques
- A hands-on ceramics workshop for both beginners and established clay artists. Students may create functional or non-functional items utilizing the potter's wheel or by using various hand building techniques. Glazing using food-safe glazes and high temperature reduction firings are part of the course.
- Course Price: $575
- Class Dates: Monday, August 25, 2025 to Monday, December 1, 2025
- Class Meeting Time: Mondays, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
- Location: Fine Arts Building A111 (Ceramics Studio), MSSU Campus
- Instructor: Mr. Levi Butts
- Available Seats: 12
- Last Day to Register: Monday, September 15, 2025
- REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
For more information about the course, please contact Mr. Frank Pishkur at pishkur-f@mssu.edu.
Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to improve a product or process. Dozens of six sigma improvement tools and techniques are taught. The course is highly interactive. Many hands-on simulations, exercises, and case studies are used to apply theory. Minitab Statistical Software is used to teach Six Sigma. Course participants must bring a laptop with Minitab installed on it. This course enables individuals to earn Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Course Price: $2,200
- Class Dates: Week 1: 11/17/25 through 11/20/25, Week 2: 12/15/25 through 12/18/25 (participants must attend Week 1 and Week 2 dates)
- Class Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: TBD
- Instructor: Dr. Elke Howe
- Available Seats: 18
- Last Day to Register: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
- Register for the Course
- For more information about the course, please contact Dr. Elke Howe at howe-e@mssu.edu.
