Academic Programs

Graduate Degrees Offered at Missouri Western

The Master of Applied Science (MAS) degree is considered a professional major degree and is recommended to anyone intending to enroll in continuing graduate study or work in the professional world of science, education, or technical areas.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a high school curriculum area, are interested in teaching, but have completed little to no previous coursework in education.  Students who complete the MAT degree may earn State of Missouri initial teacher licensure and a master's degree simultaneously.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a professional degree that provides both theoretical and practical training for a better understanding of general business management, accounting, marketing and finance practices.

The Master of Science (MS) degree is a traditional postgraduate degree usually focused in science or technology fields, often with a focus on research and solving technical problems.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is based on more concentrated and specialized areas of study in the nursing profession. The MSN is designed for students who want to pursue advancement in leadership or supervising areas of nursing or developing nurses who want to become involved in educating future nurses.

The Master of Social Work (MSW)degree  is an advanced professional degree providing both theoretical and practical training in preparation for clinical practice in the field of social work.

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These programs (MS and Certificate) are being revised and are not currently accepting new students.