Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Academic Policies & University Information


All Missouri State University policies regarding courses, programs, program accreditation, academic regulations and degree requirements are applicable regardless of delivery method or location.

Academic Policies

In addition to satisfying all degree requirements below, students should be familiar with all academic policies and procedures. These policies may change from year to year and such changes apply to all future, current, continuing, and returning students. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor, the Graduate College or the Office of the Registrar if they have questions regarding an academic policy.

A list of commonly referred to academic policies and procedures can be found here: Quick Glance-Academic Policies and Procedures   . However, all academic policies are located in the University’s policy library.

Graduate Degrees Offered

  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
  • Doctor of Defense and Strategic Studies (DDSS)
  • Doctor of Education in Leadership, Learning, and Educational Change (EdD)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)
  • Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
  • Master of Applied Second Language Acquisition (MASLA)
  • Master of Art Education (MAE)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL)
  • Master of Athletic Training (MATC)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Master of International Affairs (MIA)
  • Master of Music (MM)
  • Master of Natural and Applied Science (MNAS)
  • Master of Occupation Therapy (MOT)
  • Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Specialist in Education (EdS)

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