Academic Programs
Graduate Degrees Offered at Missouri Western
| MAS | Master of Applied Science |
| MAT | Master of Arts in Teaching |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| MSN | Master of Science in Nursing |
| MSW | Master of Social Work |
| CERT | Graduate Certificate |
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 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.
| Graduate Program | Degrees | Sponsoring Department |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction | MAS | Education |
| Assessment: K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education | MAS/CERT | Education |
| Assessment: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | MAS/CERT | Education |
| Business Administration: Engineering Technology Management 1 | MBA | Craig School of Business |
| Business Administration: Forensic Accounting 1 | MBA | Craig School of Business |
| Business Administration: General Business | MBA | Craig School of Business |
| Forensic Investigation | MAS/CERT | Criminal Justice and Legal Studies |
| Nursing: Health Care Leadership | MSN | Nursing |
| Nursing: Nurse Educator | MSN/CERT | Nursing |
| Social Work | MSW | Health Professions |
| Sport and Fitness Management | MAS | Health Professions |
| Special Reading | CERT | Education |
| Teaching: Secondary Education | MAT | Education |
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