Graduate Programs at Missouri Southern State University

Graduate Programs

For students who wish to continue their education, Missouri Southern State University fosters excellence by providing a selection of graduate education opportunities. Programs range from data analytics and justice studies to teaching and healthcare administration.

We are guided by the principles of excellence, diversity and integrity as we help students expand their knowledge base and prepare for successful and relevant careers.

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching program provides professionals with a previous bachelor’s degree an opportunity to seek teacher certification by expanding their knowledge in education, improving their practice, and learning how to plan and implement curriculum. As part of this program, students complete 37 graduate credit hours which include embedded clinical field experiences.
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Master of Business Administration

An MBA builds your existing knowledge to take you from early career positions to management and executive level positions. An MBA can also be useful for aspiring entrepreneurs. MSSU’s MBA will help you develop the ability to accurately analyze complex situations and large amounts of information to effectively manage corporate business units and small businesses alike.
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Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction program provides teachers and other professionals an opportunity to expand their knowledge in education, improve their practice, and learn how to better plan and implement curriculum. The program is 30 credit hours (12 credit hours of required courses and 18 hours of elective courses). This allows professionals flexibility and choice regarding areas of interest.
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Master of Science in Data Analytics

As businesses and organizations become more data driven there is a growing demand for graduates that can extract valuable, actionable insights from data to influence strategy and decision-making. A Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) degree from Missouri Southern State University is designed for fresh graduates, mid- or late-career professionals who aspire to join the growing field of data analysis.
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Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

Are you interested in a business career with opportunity for advancement in one of the fastest growing business sectors in the U.S. economy? Our new Master’s of Science degree in Healthcare Administration will prepare you for successful and rewarding careers in healthcare business, management, and administration.
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Master of Science in Justice Studies

The Master of Science in Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary partnership between multiple departments and colleges at Missouri Southern State University designed to allow students, from all disciplinary backgrounds, the opportunity to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the multiple facets of what we call “Justice.” Students in this program will synthesize advanced scholarly knowledge from diverse yet interrelated fields, critique historical and theoretical concepts related to the understanding and application of justice, and master disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills essential to both scholarly and professional settings.
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Master of Science in K-12 School Administration

This program aligns with the Missouri Leader Standards, which emphasize the school leader as a competent manager and instructional leader who continuously acquires new knowledge and skills and is constantly seeking to improve leadership practice to provide for high academic achievement for all students. Courses and assessments in this program encourage prospective school leaders to exercise good professional judgment and to use these standards to inform and improve their own practice.
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Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Management

This degree is designed to help students that are interested in working in sports or recreation. This degree helps prepare students for management-level positions within the sports and recreation industries. Students will learn not only how to do various upper-management level duties, but also why they are doing the tasks. Students will learn necessary business skills, facility and event management, marketing and promotion, and more. This degree will help students advance in their careers and opens up opportunities in other fields.
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Contact the Department

Dr. Angie Durborow
Graduate Director
Phone: 417-625-9791
Email: durborow-a@mssu.edu