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A Peek InsideGraduate Education @ Missouri State201011 Graduate Admissions Guide

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ouri State University apply online at http://graduate.miss

Missouri State University gives you the opportunity to urther your

education beyond a bachelors degree and achieve your higher

educational goals. There are 48 graduate degree programs in a wide

variety o specialties rom which you can choose. In the ollowingpages, you will learn why a graduate degree rom Missouri State

will help you achieve your educational and career goals.

AccreditatiMissouri State Unive

accredited to offer m

degrees, specialist de

professional doctora

Higher Learning Com

a Commission of the

Central Association o

and Schools. In addit

specific graduate pro

are accredited by one

professional organiz

The University is a m

of the American Ass

of State Colleges and

Universities, the Cou

of Graduate Schools

United States, the M

Association of Gradu

Schools and the Ame

Association of Colleg

Teacher Education.

Welcome toMissouri State

Application DeadlinesMeet these deadlines to avoid late fees

Spring 2010 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . December 20, 2009

Summer 2010 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M ay 20, 201 0

Fall 2010 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J uly 2 0, 2 01 0

Spring 2011 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . December 20, 2010

Summer 2011 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M ay 20, 201 1

Fall 2011 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J uly 2 0, 2 01 1

NOTE: Some individual programs have specific deadlines thatmust be met. These deadlines are not reflected above.

Admission ChecklistObtain a Missouri State Graduate Catalog

and focus on your program of interest

- To request a copy, contact the Graduate College,417-836-5335

- Online athttp://graduate.missouristate.edu

Complete the Graduate College Application

- Online at http://graduate.missouristate.edu

- At the Graduate College Office, Carrington Hall,

Room 306

Pay application fee of $35 (non-refundable)

* $50 for international students (International

students must apply through International

Student Services.)

Submit transcripts to Graduate College

- Two official copies of your transcripts showing

prior academic work

NOTE: Missouri State transcripts do not need

to be sent

Obtain test score results

- GRE, GMAT or MAT

Send all materials (application, fee,

transcripts and test scores) to:

Graduate College

Missouri State University

901 South National Avenue

Springfield, MO 65897

Check with the department for any

additional materials needed for

admittance. This information must be

sent directly to the department

- Letters of recommendation

- Resume

- Departmental/Program Application


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Your Opportunitycrease Your Earning Power . . . . . . 6

dvance (or Change) Your Career . . . 7

nline and Evening Classes .. . . . . . . 7

ffordable Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

nancial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

raduate Assistantships . . . . . . . . . . 11

c holarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your EducationGlobal University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pub lic Af fa irs Mission . . . . . . . . . . . 15

En ga ged Fa cul ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7

Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8

Our PrivilegeGrad uate Co ll ege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

Admissions Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

New Student Orientation . . . . . . . . . 21

English Language Institute . . . . . . . 21

Why should I pick Missouri State?

Masters ProgramsAccountancy (MAcc)

Administrative Studies (MS)

Applied Anthropology (MS)

Biology (MS)

Business Administration (MBA)

Cell and Molecular Biology (MS)

Chemistry (MS)

Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)

Communication (MA)

Computer Information Systems (MS)

Counseling (MS)

Criminology (MS)

Defense and Strategic Studies (MS)

Early Childhood and Family Development (MS)

Educational Administration (MSEd)

Educational Administration (EdS)

Elementary Education (MSEd)

English (MA)

Geospatial Sciences in Geography and Geology (MS)

Global Studies (MGS)

Health Administration (MHA)

Health Promotion and Wellness Management (MS)

History (MA)

Instructional Media Technology (MSEd)

Materials Science (MS)

Mathematics (MS)

Music (MM)

Natural and Applied Science (MNAS)

Nurse Anesthesia (MS)

Nursing (MSN)

Physician Assistant Studies (MS)

Plant Science (MS)

Project Management (MS)

Psychology (MS)

Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health (MPH)

Reading (MSEd)

Religious Studies (MA)

Secondary Education (MSEd)

Agriculture

Art

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Earth Science

English

Family andConsumer Science

Geography

Social Work (MSW)

Special Education (MSEd)

Student Affairs (MS)

Teaching (MAT)

Theatre (MA)

Writing (MA)

Doctoral ProgramsAudiology (AuD)

Educational Leadership (EdD)*

Physical Therapy (DPT)

* Cooperative Program with University of Missouri-Columbia

Graduate Certificate Program

Certificate programs are desig

those who want to complete a

concentration of courses in a p

of study. Missouri State curren

17 certificate programs. These

include:Autism Spectrum Disorders

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Defense and Strategic Studies

Forensic Accounting

Forensic Child Psychology

Geospatial Information Sciences

Homeland Security and Defense

Instructional Technology Specialist

Internal AuditingOrientation and Mobility

Ozarks Studies

Post-Masters Nurse Educator

Post-Masters Nurse Practitioner

Project Management

Public Management

Religious Studies for the Professions

Sports Management

Teaching English to Speakers of Othe

(TESOL)

Technology Management

Accelerated programs

Missouri State also offers acc

masters programs. Accelerate

programs enable outstanding u

students (from Missouri State

Evangel universities) to begin

work while completing their u

programs. Students who are a

into an accelerated masters p

allowed to apply a certain num

(6-12) to both their undergrad

and their graduate degrees. Ac

masters programs are offered

following areas:Accountancy

Biology

Business AdministrationCell and Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Communication

Geospatial Sciences in Geography an

Global Studies

Materials Science

Mathematics

Natural and Applied Science

Nursing

Plant Science

Project Management

Public Administration

Religious Studies

Theatre

Degree Programs OfferedYou may ocus on one o 48 graduate degree programs. With

o these programs, opportunities exist or you to take classe

Internet, as well as at other c ampuses, and in the evenings.

State also oers accelerated masters programs and or-cred

graduate certiicate programs.

History

Mathematics

Modern and Classical Languages:French, German, Latin or Spanish

Music

Natural Science

Physical Education

Physics

Social Science

Speech and Theatre

apply online at http://graduate.miss

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3

Springf ield Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Springfield and Southwest Missouri . 26

Campus M ap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

First things first

Your Opportunity

Your Education

Our Privilege

Do you want to increase your earningpower? Are you seeking careeradvancement or a new career altogether?Is it time to take the next step on youracademic journey? The Graduate Collegeoffers you the opportunity to make thoselife changes at an affordable cost.

You will be equipped and challenged tomake a difference in your communities,at home and abroad. Guided by itsmission in Public Affairs, Missouri Stateprovides an engaged faculty and a learningenvironment that will prepare you to workin an ever-changing global marketplace.

Its our privilege to assist you. MissouriState University, located in the beautifulOzarks, offers a safe and comfortablecampus community designed to give youevery opportunity to focus on your studiesand the chance to break away andrelax a little, too!

ersonal perspectives

Dont take our word or it! This is your

chance to learn about Missouri States

Graduate College rom the people who

knowthe students and the aculty.

Throughout this publication, youll

meet our graduate students and two

members o our excellent aculty. As

you see to the let, each person has

his or her own custom icon. When you

see these icons throughout the book,

youll know that one or more o these

people has irst-hand experience that

they share in their individual proiles.

For example, when you read the section

about online classes on page 7, youll

see Aarons computer mouse icon. That

tells you that you can go to Aarons

proile to read more about his experience

with online classes. Have un!

on Coffeye 9

AyanBhattacharya

page 10

JohnSchmalzbauer, Ph.D.

page 16

MelodieHarrington, Au.D.

page 13

Elizabeth Rozell,Ph.D.

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Your Opportunity

Increase Your Earning Power

Advance (or Change)Your CareerMasters degrees mean marketability!

Just ask the more than 2.25 million

students enrolled in graduate schools

across the U.S.

With more and more people competing

for employment these days, a masters

degree might just give you the

competitive edge that you need to land

your next job.

Based on information acquired from the

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Council

of Graduate Schools reports that the

number of occupations that typically

require a masters degree will increase

by approximately 20% from now until

2016. Of the 30 occupations projected togrow at the fastest rates, five generally

require a masters degree.

Additionally, in 2007, among individuals

25 years of age and older, the

unemployment rate for those with a

masters degree as their highest degree

was 1.8% compared to 2.2% for those

with only a bachelors degree, and 4.4%

for high school graduates.

Online and Evening ClassAre you working 40 hours a week? Raising a family?

dont have the time or the means to drive to campus?

Missouri State University is making it easier than eve

classes to fit your busy schedule. Missouri State offers

block and full semester classes, telecourses, online and

blended delivery classes. Why wait? It is easier than e

For a complete list of online programs, visit Missouri

Online at: http://msonline.missouristate.edu/.

Masters degrees mean more money! People who earn a masters degree can expect to

earn an average of $2.5 million over the course of their working lifetimes, compared

to the expected earnings of $2.1 million by those with a bachelors degree, according

to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2007, the median annual earnings of masters recipients

was more than $10,000 higher than the median for those with only a bachelors degree.

Examples of Average Yearly Salary Offers from Jan. 08 to Jan. 09 as reported by The

National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Average Yearly Salary Offers

Accounting $47,807$50,900

Biological/Life Sciences $49,000

Chemistry $57,640$67,000

Communication $35,360

Computer Sciences $69,563$70,625

Education Administration/Supervision $41,500

Elementary Teacher Education $41,076

Geological & Related Sciences $39,975

Health & Related Sciences $32,722$50,167

Humanities $38,66771,400

Materials Science $60,000$64,000

Mathematics $52,500

MBA (based on undergraduate degree/years of experience) $52,000$120,000

Psychology $33,500$52,000

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ms: Why did you choose Missouri State forgraduate school?

ac: I attended Missouri State for my

undergraduate degree and wanted to

come back. I liked how the compact

campus was a micro-community within

the larger community of Springfield. I

knew the professors gave one-on-one

attention if a student needed it. My

program also had a great combination of

day and evening courses and allowed me

to specialize electives to meet my work

needs.

ms: Why did you choose to earn a secondmasters degree?

ac: Wh en I was finishing my MBA, I

realized I was more passionate about

my concentration area than I was about

the business courses I was taking. After

speaking with my MBA advisor, I realized

combining two different programs would

really give me an edge when I finally go

into the workforce full-time. Because some

overlap is allowed, I was able to extend my

assistantship to cover the second degree

and integrate online courses to free up

some more time for other interests. With

the second degree, I hope to combine my

two areas of interest and find a niche that

really works for me. Being able to take

classes across varying disciplines to meet

my degree requirements really helped me

choose to pursue a second degree instead

of simply taking the occasional course.

ms: How have you benefited from onlinecourses?

ac: Everyone always talked about the

flexibility of online classes, and they

werent kidding! Online courses allow me

to balance my time and accommodate my

work schedule and my social life. Online

courses give me more time at home,

which is something I appreciate. Theres

a lot of self-discipline that goes into taking

classes online, and that has helped me

integrate the learning process into my

daily life. And believe it or not, online

courses have also given me a deeper

appreciation for textbooks. I previously

used textbooks simply as supplemental

material to the traditional classroom

lecture, but I feel online classes help me

realize how important textbooks really are

in the learning process.

ms: What are the advantages of a graduateassistantship?

ac: Th e fee waiver! Going to college and

having someone else pay for it is fantastic.

The assistantship also allows me to have a

job that understands my education needs

when my schedule needs to be adjusted

week-to-week and semester-to-semester.

The assistantship gave me experience for

my future career path and really helped

give me a better understanding of what I

want to do after I finish school.

ms: Do you have the opportunity tooriginal research and work onewith your professors?

ac: The opportunity to do original r

definitely there. My degree had

option, but I was able to incorp

original research into my semin

ms: Where is the best place for a grstudent to study on campus?

ac: I like complete quiet wh en I stu

Meyer Librarys study rooms ar

dont have to reserve them, just

open one. If I feel the need to pe

while Im studying, Ill go to the

Union or the atrium in Strong H

ms: Best place in Springfield to getcoffee?

ac: Im a Starbucks purist and I alw

like my Venti Light Raspberry W

Chocolate Mocha Frapaccino t

ms: Best place in Springfield to rela

ac: I like to go downtown to the Sp

Brewing Company (the Brew Ca drink, play pool and listen to t

live music. All of downtown is b

renovated though, so there are

new places to go. The Moxie is

place to see an art-house flick a

about the stresses of life.

ms: What are the Top Three reasonsto Missouri State?

ac: Th e campus community, option

classes in multiple disciplines,

variety of courses offered.

Aaron CoffeySeeking: Master o Arts in Comm

Hometown: Higginsville, MO

Occupation: ull-time student

issouri State students have received

ality education at a great value

r more than 100 years. Over the

cades not only have academic options

creased, but also the wide range of

rvices offered to students. Included in

e student fees are additional services

ch as office visits to a physician in our

alth and wellness center, admission to

ost on-campus NCAA events, campus

uttle service, e-mail and Internet

cess, recreation facilities, student

curity and tutorial help through the

iting and counseling centers.

Aordable Education

NOTE: Students who enroll in fewer than seven hours in the fall or spring (four hours in

the summer) will be assessed an additional fee upon their initial use of the Taylor Health

and Wellness Center.

Course fees and expenses Resident Non-Resident

Courses fees** $ 3,852 $ 7,524(based on 9 credit hours/semester)

Student services fees** $ 676 $ 676

Estimated supplemental course fees and supplies*** $ 800 $ 800

Parking permit $ 96 $ 96

Additional costs**** $ 3,970 3,970(room-per person)

Total $ 9,394 $ 13,066

* Costs are subject to change.

** Based on 2009-10 full-time rate (9 credit hours per semester) for a Missouri Resident of $214 per credit hour for courses numbered

600 and above. Courses 599 and lower are $186 per credit hour. Non-Missouri residents are charged $362 for courses numbered1-599 and $418 for courses numbered 600-799. Course fees are different if taught via the Internet.

*** Supplemental course fees will depend upon the nature of the course taken.

**** The rate is for SunvillaTower (2 person/1 bedroom). Meal plan is not included in the cost shown.

ssouri State University

inancial Assistancequalify for federal financial aid, you

ust either:

Be admitted as a graduate student

into a specific graduate program

(major); OR

Be admitted as a graduate, non-

degree seeking or post-baccalaureate

student taking courses required for

teacher certification based on an

evaluation of your credentials by the

Missouri State University Office of

Teacher Certification; OR

Be admitted as a graduate, non-

degree seeking or post-baccalaureate

student working on prerequisite

coursework to gain admittance into a

masters degree program based on an

evaluation of your credentials by the

director of that program.

To begin the financial aid process, you

need to complete the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You

may pick up the FAFSA application in

the Missouri State University Office of

Financial Aid, Carrington Hall, Room

101; however, we strongly recommend

completing the FAFSA on the Web at

www.fafsa.ed.gov. Complete the FAFSA

application in time for it to be received

by the processor before March 31.

Applications will be accepted after this

date, but funds may be limited. Please

make sure you list the Missouri State

University school code (002503) on your

FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA online is

much faster, more accurate and allows

for corrections and renewal applications

to be filed more efficiently. A PIN also

can be obtained at the Web site, which

allows for electronic signing of the

application. If you have questions

regarding financial aid, please

contact the Financial Aid Office at

417-836-5262 or visit the Web site at

www.missouristate.edu/financialaid/.

The following federal aid programs are

awarded on the basis of financial need:

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Grad Plus Loan

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Contact the Office of Financial Aid:

417-836-5262 or 800-283-4243

apply online at http://graduate.miss

To give you an idea of approximate costs for your first year on campus, below is an

example of the expenses for a full-time, graduate student living in a residence hall for the

2009-10 academic year. Your personal expenses will vary according to your lifestyle.


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What brought you to Missouri State forgraduate school?

First of all, admission with a graduate

assistantship surely made me interested

in Missouri State. Secondly, the research

profile of the faculty in the Physics,

Astronomy and Materials Science

Department helped me finalize my

decision.

What are the advantages of a graduateassistantship?

The first major advantage is the tuition

waiver. As an international student, this

is an extremely helpful step. A graduate

assistantship requires 20 hours of work

per week. This really helps to spend

ample amounts of time with both myresearch and my courses. In addition,

these duties train an international

student in the work culture of this

country. To put all the pieces t ogether, it

gives financial stability.

ms: Do you have the opportunity to conductoriginal research and work one-on-onewith your professors?

ab: I certainly have the opportunity to

conduct original research, as my advisor

had strongly encouraged me to formulate

my own research problem. My advisor

and co-advisors help me generously

when I face any hurdle. I am really

fortunate to have one-on-one discussions

with not only my advisors, but with my

co-advisors as well. In addition to these

personal meetings, we have regular,

weekly group meetings to get a feel for

research in different fields.

ms: What are some of the resources available

to help international students?ab: International Students Services

Graduate College

Career Center

International Programs and Affairs

Graduate Student Council

ms: Where is the best place for a graduatestudent to study on campus?

ab: In my opinion, its the basement floor of

the library. Not only is it pretty silent,

but I also find most of the subject books

there its easy to quickly pick up a

reference book. This saves some useful

time in the final days before the exam.

ms: What are the Top Three reasons to cometo Missouri State?

ab: F or me, I would say the high acceptance

rate, good research facilities and

courses, and the availability of a research

assistantship.

Ayan Bhattacharya

Seeking: Master o Science in Materials Science

Hometown: Kolkata, India

Occupation: ull-time student

apply online at http://graduate.misso

Graduate Assistantships

Missouri State offers approximately 500 graduate assistantships!

What are graduate assistantships? In a nutshell, you work 20 hours a week for

the University and you receive a fee waiver for tuition, as well as a stipend.

Sound good?

Read on.

Graduate assistantships are available

to aid students with course fees and

expenses. As a graduate assistant, you

will work an average of 20 hours per

week beginning the week before

classes and ending the day of

commencement in an office or

department on campus. You may

apply to do administrative tasks,

assist professors with research or

teach introductory-level freshmen

courses, depending upon your

qualifications and previous

work experiences.

The minimum stipend for a graduate

assistantship in the 2009-10 academic

year (nine months) is $7,340.

Requirements for an assistantship:

3.00 GPA on undergraduate course

work, last 60 hours of course work

or nine hours of graduate course

work.

Must be enrolled in a minimum of

six hours of graduate-level course

work (500800) during the fall and

spring semesters. Summer assistantsmust enroll in at least three hours of

graduate credit.

Note: Some departments/offices may

require graduate assistants to take more

than six hours of course work.

Information on graduate assis

openings may be found at http

graduate.missouristate.edu or

contacting the departments an

offices on campus. Please note

departments/offices are not re

to send vacancy information t

Graduate College.

To apply for an assistantship,

application must be submitted

directly to the department in

which the assistantship is sou

Applications are available fro

Graduate College, Carrington

Room 306, 417-836-5335, or a

http://graduate.missouristate.e

souri State University

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cholarships are awarded by various offices and departments on campus, as well

through the Midwest Student Exchange Program. Please check with your

partment regarding scholarship opportunities.

cholarships

issouri Outreach Graduatepportunity (MOGO) Scholarship

e MOGO Scholarship provides a partial

mission of out-of-state fees for full-time

aduate students who are not Missouri

sidents. This scholarship is available

students admitted into an eligible

aduate program. The MOGO Scholarship

s a value of three-fourths of the non-

sident graduate student fees for 9 credit

urs (5 credits hours in the summer).

r the 2008-09 academic year, the value

as $1,377 per fall and spring semester

d $765 in the summer. The scholarship

mount will be adjusted annually when

e Missouri State University Board

Governors approves changes to the

udent fee schedule.

o application is required. Once a

udent meets the eligibility criteria,

e scholarship will automatically be

ered. The MOGO Scholarship cannot be

mbined with other forms of University

d, including scholarships, graduate

sistantships or fee waivers.

udents in the following programs are

t eligible: Administrative Studies, Nurse

nesthesia, Business Administration,

ysical Therapy, Computer Information

stems, Physician Assistant Studies,

fense and Strategic Studies,

ucational Leadership Cooperative

ogram with the University of Missouri-

lumbia

The Basil and JoAnn BoritzkiEndowment Scholarships

The Basil and JoAnn Boritzki Endowment

annually awards scholarships to two full-

time graduate students, one male and one

female, in recognition of their academic

achievements. To be eligible, a student

must have the intention of entering the

teaching profession in publicly supported

educational institutions, either K-12 or

college; have a cumulative grade point

average of2.75 or above; and be enrolled

full-time during the academic year that

the award is given.

For more information, contact the

Graduate College at 417-836-5335.

Aileen and Keith Ford EndowedScholarship

Eligibility: Must be a first-year graduate

student who earned an undergraduate

degree at Missouri State University.

Consideration will be given to

performance at the undergraduate level of

study, academic potential to successfullycomplete the program in which the

applicant is enrolled, leadership qualities,

personal maturity and motivation. The

scholarship recipient must be enrolled in

at least 9 hours each semester.

For more information, contact the

Graduate College at 417-836-5335.

apply online at http://graduate.missosouri State University

Continue the Tradition

This scholarship is a program for out-of-

state students who are the children and

grandchildren of Missouri State University

graduates. To qualify, students must be

classified as non-residents for fee purposes;

must be enrolled full-time (9 hours for

graduate students); must have at least

one parent, step-parent or grandparent

who is a graduate of Missouri State (with

an associates, bachelors, masters or

specialist degree) and be a member of the

Alumni Association. In addition, recipients

must be admitted to a graduate degree

program and have an undergraduate GPA of

3.25 or higher.

Students who meet these criteria will

receive a waiver covering the out-of-state

portion of their required student fees.

This waiver will be renewed one year for

graduate students who complete 18 hours

of graduate course work with at least a3.00 cumulative GPA. Because this waiver

covers all out-of-state fees, it cannot be

combined with other out-of-state waivers

or stipends.

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Missouri State University participates

in the Midwest Student Exchange

Program (MSEP). This program provides

an opportunity for Kansas, Michigan,

Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska

residents to attend Missouri State at less

than the regular non-resident fees. All

graduate degree programs are available to

qualified MSEP students at Missouri State.

Graduate students whose legal residence is

Kansas, North Dakota, Nebraska, Michigan

or Minnesota may qualify if they also have

an undergraduate cumulative GPA of3.25

and are formally admitted to a graduate

degree program. The value is a full waiver

of out-of-state fees for the academic year

(fall and spring) and may not be held in

conjunction with the MOGO Scholarship.

The Midwest Student Exchange

Scholarship will be renewed for one year ( 4

semesters total) for graduate students who

complete 18 hours per year with at least a

3.50 Missouri State grade point average.

This award cannot be combined with other

out-of-state waivers or graduate assistant

stipends. Application is automatic with

application to the University, but the total

amount of awards available is limited to the

first 20 eligible students. This award is not

available during the summer semester.

Melodie Harrington, Au.D.

Degree: Doctorate o Audiology

Location: West St. Paul, Minnesota

Occupation: Clinic Manager, Sonus Hearing Care Proessionals

ms: Why did you choose Missouri State foryour graduate studies?

mh: When I decided to pursue a doctorate

degree in audiology, I looked at four

universities three public and one private.

When I toured the facilities, I was

impressed with the research equipment

and space available. I felt safe and

comfortable in the Springfield community

and found the academic, research and

clinic environments in my department

to be at or above those available at the

other universities. My final decision

to attend was based on my tour, the

multidisciplinary approach of the

program, the faculty, and the overall

monetary value of both the undergraduate

and graduate programs. One of the

nonmonetary values I discovered is that

classes are largely taught by faculty and

not by student teaching assistants.

ms: How did Missouri State help ease thetransition from full-time professional tofull-time student?

mh: During that first year, as a nontraditional

student, I relied on the librarians

to show me the new computerized

method of exploring research articles.

Taylor Health and Wellness Center staff

provided outstanding medical services.

Faculty members in other departments

provided additional study guides for me

as a nontraditional student who was not

fresh out of high school courses. Dr. Neil

DiSarno, the CSD department head, was

my research advisor, and he provided

outstanding support and direction.

ms: Did you have the opportunity to work one-on-one with your professors?

mh: I found the faculty to be some of the most

dedicated and hardest-working people

anywhere. All are open to individual

discussion, including areas of academic

or clinical difficulty or identifying

methods to work through the emotional

rigors of a doctoral program. Sometimes

the discussions involved ideas for

changes in the program, for new student

activity or about some quirky research

model. I appreciated their candor and

openness. I recognized the high demands

on their time and learned a great deal

from each of them.

ms: How was the job-search process after yougraduated with your degree?

mh: Looking for a job is an integrated

part of my program. I was exposed to

multiple prospective job sites during the

internship and externship components

of the program. The variety of practice

settings available during these clinic

rotations allowed great exposure to

other professionals to seek guidance

for possible job placements. My clinical

experiences included the Missouri School

for the Deaf, St. Johns Audiolo

Joplin, three private practice E

audiology clinics, Mayo Clinic

in Rochester, Minn., and a regi

hospital in southeast Iowa.

ms: Any advice for prospective gradstudents who are seeking a cachange or advancement?

mh: My advice is to prepare a five-

including details of what you e

accomplish in graduate trainin

you would like to apply those h

specialized skills and, most im

identify your support system.

ms: What do you tell people about yexperience at Missouri State?

mh: I am pleased that there are two

now attending Missouri State w

encouraged to take a look and

the value of their potential outc

Missouri State is an outstandinhigher education and offers stu

ages the opportunity to excel. I

changing environment, Missou

positioned to expand its influen

world and to develop world lea

very proud to have gained my

degree. I thank the leadership,

staff and the many students I c

know for providing me with su

memories.


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Your Education

International Student ServicesThe staff in the Office of International

Student Services (ISS) works to ease

the transition for all international

students by offering a variety of

services and resources designed to

assist visiting students in adapting

to their new home away from

home. ISS assists students with

their applications and all official

documentation. International students

must submit their applications for

graduate school to ISS.

For more information, call local:

417-836-6618 or toll-free

800-492-7900 within the U.S. Visit

the Web site at www.international.

missouristate.edu.

Multicultural Student ServicesThe mission of the Office of

Multicultural Student Services is to

support the efforts of the Student

Affairs division to meet the diverse

needs of the Missouri State community.

The office operates as a support

service, primarily designed to assist

students from under-represented ethnic

groups with their overall academic

development. The office serves as

an advocate for issues affecting

Missouri States African American,

Asian American, Hispanic and Native

American students.

For more information, call

417-836-6618 or toll-free

800-492-7900. Visit the Web site at

www.multicultural.missouristate.edu.

Global UniversityLearning doesnt stop when you leave the classroom. At Missouri State University,

you will have the opportunity to engage in one of the most culturally diverse

learning communities in the state. Missouri State is comprised of more than

20,000 students, including traditional and nontraditional students from more than

70 countries around the globe and 46 states across the nation.


Public Aairs MissionMissouri State University is guided by the three components of its statewide

mission in Public Affairs: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence and

Community Engagement.

Youll have the opportunity to make a difference while youre at Missouri State.

The University offers numerous options to engage in public affairs activities,

which include a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, conferences, speakers

series, film series and service activities.

Public Affairs ConferenceIn 2005, Missouri State University

held its inaugural Public Affairs

Conference. As a result of the success

of the first conference, hundreds of

people now come to campus each

April to hear a broad array of diverse

speakers and panelists discuss a variety

of topics related to a specific theme.

The theme for the 2010 conference is

Evolving Economic Realities.

Past speakers include:

Les Garland, co-founder of MTV

U.S. Senators John Edwards, David

Pryor and Sam Brownback

Nawal El Saadawi, Internationally

acclaimed Arab scholar and activist

Richard Berke, assistant managing

editor of The New York Times

Jessica Flannery, co-founder of

Kiva.org

Jim Bohannon, syndicated talk show

host and news anchor

Joseph Boyce, former senior editor

of the Wall Street Journal

Campus Volunteer CenterAre you looking for an opportunity

to help others?

The purpose of the Campus Volunteer

Center (CVC) is to help Missouri State

University students, faculty and staff

become active participants in the

Springfield Community. It provides

a centrally located office where youcan find a clearinghouse of volunteer

opportunities. More than 70 local and

nationwide agencies work with the

CVC to fulfill their volunteer needs.

You can find one-day events, ongoing

placements, or individual and group

opportunities through the CVC. Let

the CVC help you find a volunteer

opportunity that is right for you!

For more information, call

417-836-5627 or visit the Web site

at www.campusvolunteercenter@

missouristate.edu.

Citizenship and Service-LearningYou will have the opportunity to contribute to the community.

The office of Citizenship and Service-

Learning (CASL) serves MissouriState and its many community

partners by facilitating the integration

of traditional classroom work and

community service. Several graduate

courses offer the option of a service-learning component. For more

information, visit the CASL Web site

at www.missouristate.edu/casl/.


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John Schmalzbauer has been teaching at Missouri State

since 2004. He received his masters and Ph.D. degrees from

Princeton University, and is the author of the book People of

Faith: Religious Conviction in American Journalism and Higher

Education. During research for that book, he met broadcast

journalist Cokie Roberts and was driven around in a Jaguar

by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas. He has written columns

for the Wall Street Journaland blogged for the Christian

Science Monitor. He is currently doing research that explores

the role of campus ministers around the nation and is

completing contributions for the book Religion: A Comeback on

Campus.


Engaged FacultyMissouri State has more than 700

full-time faculty members, many

of whom have been nationally and

internationally recognized in their

academic areas. This wealth of

knowledge and experience ensures

that you receive a quality education

from experts.

In addition, many graduate faculty

members are involved in original

research and are renowned in their

fields of study. Dont miss the

opportunity to work alongside proven

scholars, leaders and scientists.

Here are some recent examples of

Missouri State faculty accomplishments:

Dr. Carol J. Miller, distinguishedprofessor of finance and general

business, and Dr. Susan J. Crain,

associate professor of finance and

general business, received the

Excellence in Research Award from

the Academy of Legal Studies in

Business.

Dr. Bernard McCarthy, director

of the Community and Social

Issues Institute, was appointed

as a constituent member of the

U.S. State Department Overseas

Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

and to the advisory board of the

Turkish Institute for Security and

Democracy (TISD).

Dr. Lynn Robbins, professor of

biology, received $21,640 from

Burns and McDonnell Engineering

to fund his project, Shut-Eye Creek

Wind Energy Project, to be used

by the company to help reduce the

wind turbines interference with themigratory patterns of Missouri bats.

Dr. Julie Masterson, professor

of communication sciences and

disorders, and her researchpartner, Dr. Ken Apel, professor

of communication sciences and

disorders at Florida State University,

developed a software program

that tests children on spelling and

then performs a series of complex

analyses on the results to determine

which aspects of spelling will require

the most attention for each child.

Dr. David Lutz, professor of

psychology, and Kimberly Stagner,

academic advisor for the College

of Business Advisement Center,

each received an Outstanding

Advising Certificate of Merit from

the National Academic Advising

Association.

Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, research

professor of agriculture; Dr. Wenping

Qiu, associate research professor of

agriculture; Dr. Richard Biagioni,

professor of chemistry; and Dr. Paul

Durham, director of the Centerof Biomedical and Life Sciences,

received an $897,955 award from

the Missouri Life Sciences Research

Board to develop new, high-value

commercial products and to enhance

disease resistance in grapevines.

AcademicAdvisementYou will be assigned an

advisor within your cho

program upon admissio

Graduate College. Your

will assist you in mapp

an approved program o

and will guide you thro

the process to complete

all Missouri State and

departmental requirem


John Schmalzbauer, Ph.D.Title: Blanche Gorman Strong Chair of Protestant Studies/Associate Professor

Department: Religious Studies

ms: Why would you recommend MissouriState to graduate students?

js: We have a large number of faculty

members who are doing really good

research but who still care about

teaching.

ms: How much one-on-one contact dograduate students have with theirprofessors?

js: Every graduate student has a one-on-

one experience. They are in relatively

small classes, sometimes with 10 or 12

students; the largest class is about 25.

Many students also opt to do a thesis,

and that process includes intensive work

with an instructor. Faculty members will

read the students work very carefully

and even give them writing assistance.Were not just teaching the topic of

religion, were also teaching them how to

be professional scholars.

ms: Why is the study of religion important?

js: I dont think we can understand

American culture without understanding

religion. We cant understand American

politics, popular music or history.

Different parts of the country have

different, distinct personalities and I

think religion and ethnicity have a lot to

do with that.

ms: Why would you recommend the religiousstudies department to a prospectivegraduate student?

js: I have colleagues with degrees from

leading national universities, and we

have sent on our masters graduates

to some top-flight Ph.D. programs

Harvard and Duke, for example. Were

strong in several areas, including religion

in American culture; Biblical study; the

history of Christianity and Judaism;

and Buddhism and Hinduism in south

Asia. Students can get a good general

introduction to the field.

ms: What makes Springfield an ideal place tostudy religion?

js: There are so many things to study here

that a curious graduate student wouldfind fascinating. Religion is tied to the

music and tourism of the area. We also

have the headquarters of Assemblies

of God, one of the most important

movements in the country, in Springfield

and they have fantastic archives. The

Baptist Bible Fellowship International

is in town. Past graduate students have

done research on local mega-churches,

Christian Science congregations and

coffeehouse ministries.

Beyond Christianity, there is religious

immigration that is reshaping the

country now almost every area,

including the Ozarks, has Muslims,

Hindus, Buddhists and people who are

spiritual seekers who dont participate

in organized religion. Students can

research the stories of people who are

trying to figure out how to thrive in

a region where they are the minority.

There are all kinds of alternative religions

in the Ozarks. People have come here for

decades to get away from the noise and

bustle of giant cities. You can find people

who follow New Age religions living next

door to evangelicals. We have that mix.

ms: What is your favorite place on campus?

js: I love the atrium of Strong Hall. Its

flooded with sunlight in the morning,

which makes me happy to come to work.I love that when you walk in, you see

students reading newspapers and smell

coffee from the coffee cart. You see the

public radio and the public television

stations in the building, and you feel

like this is where people are catching up

with the latest news and talking about

what matters.

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Researchissouri State University is a

mmunity of scholars who accept

e challenge of integrating research

th teaching and service. In Fiscal

ar 2008, Missouri States external

nding reached an all-time high of

2.4 million.

ou will be encouraged to engage in

search at Missouri State.

Research FundingThe Graduate College provides partial

funding for students who present their

research at national and international

conferences. In addition, funds are

available for research expenses for

those graduate students writing theses.

Graduate Interdisciplinary ForumThe annual Graduate Interdisciplinary

Forum is a venue that allows you,

as a graduate student, to share the

research and creative work you have

completed in your graduate programs

with students and faculty from across

campus and from area colleges and

universities. The Forum includes both

oral and poster presentations.

The Forum allows you to sharpen

your presentation skills as you receive

feedback on your research from people

outside your discipline. Additionally,the Forum gives you a chance to see

the projects of other graduate students

from across campus. Participation in

the Forum provides you with a valuable

presentation experience and it can be

added to your resume.

Research and Study FacilitiesYoull never have a hard time finding a

place to study or conduct research. Just

look at the numbers. At Missouri State

youll have access to:

305,474 square feet of lab space

featuring state-of-the art equipment

237,866 square feet of classroom space

150,309 square feet devoted to study

facilities

In addition, Missouri States Library

collection includes more than 890,000

books, 926,000 government documents,

and through database subscriptions,

provides access to more than 20,000

full-text serials. Meyer Library has

comprehensive electronic resources

including an online catalog, electronic

indexes, full-text resources and wireless

Internet accessibility. Missouri State is

a member of the Center for Research

Libraries and is both a U.S. and United

Nations document depository.

Other facilities include a K-12

laboratory school and nearly a dozen

research centers, including the Center

for Archaeological Research, Center for

Business and Economic Development,

the Small Business Development

Center, Center for Resource Planning

and Management and the Center for

Applied Science and Engineering.

For Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, teaching at Missouri State for the

last 10 years is like coming back home. She was born and

raised in Springfield and attended MSU for her bachelors and

masters degrees (she obtained a Ph.D. from the University of

Mississippi). She is recognized for her expertise on emotional

intelligence and international entrepreneurship. She

fellow professor Dr. Wesley Scroggins are currently

the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs aroun

world by working with university business teachers fr

different countries to collect data.


Elizabeth Rozell, Ph.D.Title: Kenneth E. Meyer Professor of ManagementDepartment: Business

ms: Do professors often work one-on-onewith graduate students?

er: There are a lot of opportunities for one-

on-one work. I have worked with several

students who wanted to go on to a Ph.D.

program who have eventually gotten

published. Those publications helped

them get accepted to a program.

ms: Do graduate students have anopportunity to help with research?

er: Our graduate research assistant on the

international entrepreneurship project

has been with us for two years. He has

been instrumental in maintaining the

relationships with our collaborators.

ms: Why would you recommend MissouriState to prospective graduate students?

er: Its a university that does it all and

does it well. I think we do a good job of

serving our students through teaching.

But many of the faculty members are

also top-notch researchers. That is a

unique blend. Institutions, typically, are

either focused on one or the other, but

we have both.

ms: Why would you recommend theCollege of Business Administration toprospective graduate students?

er: There are so many opportunities for

students who earn a business degree.

They have many choices in potential

careers. My area, management, is so

far-reaching. Every organization needs

a leader and a manager, so you could

go into virtually any field if you have

management knowledge. Missouri State

has the largest business program in the

state, but it is not just being large that

makes us great. We were accredited by

the Association to Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business, which is a really

selective group, and they remarked

on how many publications our faculty

members have produced in last the five-

year period. They were really impressed.

Missouri State also has an international

business focus, so there are lots of

opportunities to do student-exchange

programs.

ms: What are some characteristicsstudents at Missouri State?

er: The students come from so m

different backgrounds. I see a

diversity in life experiences. W

traditional graduate students,

as working students. We have

from all over the state, country

world. They share their experi

the classroom and that makes

course unique.

ms: What is your favorite place on

er: I love the area outside the libr

because I love the sound of th

A. Meyer Carillon bells and the

fountains. Sometimes I will op

office windows to watch the cplayer go up the many stairs b

playing the bells at noon. The

gives a nice ambiance to the c

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souri State University apply online at http://graduate.misso

Our Privilege

Please visit the Graduate College Web

site at http://graduate.missouristate.edu,

where you have the opportunity to:

Learn about each of Missouri

States 48 graduate programs

Request information about the

University and its academic

programs

Apply to the Graduate College

View information on scholarship

and grant opportunities

Check your admission status

Feel free to call 417-836-5335 or toll

free 866-767-4723 for more information.

RequirementsThe minimum requirements for

acceptance into the Graduate

College are listed in the following

paragraphs. Upon meeting the minimum

requirements set by the Graduate

College, your application materials

will be forwarded to the appropriate

department for evaluation.

1. Cumulative grade point average

(GPA) of 2.75 or higher; OR

2. Last 60 hours of academic course

work with a GPA of 2.75

or higher; OR

3. Satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores

GRE Scores of 475 or higher on

the verbal or quantitative section

and no lower than 400 on the

other section

Percentile rank scores on the

GMAT or the MAT that are

comparable to the stated GRE

level will satisfy the minimum

criterion

NOTE: Meeting the Graduate Collegerequirements does not mean you will be

automatically admitted into the program.

Details are available in the Missouri State

University Graduate Catalog and online at

http://graduate.missouristate.edu/.

If you have questions, please stop by

the Missouri State University Graduate

College, located in Carrington Hall,

Room 306, or phone 417-836-5335;

toll-free 866-767-4723.

Graduate CollegeThe Graduate College will be one of your primary resources during your tenure at

Missouri State. The staff in the Graduate College is trained to help you through all

of the steps youll need to take to be a successful graduate student.

A student desiring admission into a

graduate program needs to take the

following steps:

1. Obtain a Graduate Catalog

Request a copy from the

Graduate College by calling

417-836-5335 or online at


(Request Information Link)

Access the catalog online at


2. Complete a Graduate College

Application, which can be found:

In the back of the Missouri State

University Graduate Catalog

Online at http://graduate.

missouristate.edu (Forms link)

At the Graduate College,Carrington Hall, Room 306

3. Pay application fee (non-refundable)

A $35 fee. The fee for

international students is $50.

Fees are subject to change.

4. Submit transcripts

Two official copies of your

transcripts showing course work

for your bachelors degree, as

well as any graduate-level courses

(Please ensure your last 60 hours of

course work are represented.)

NOTE: Missouri State transcripts

do not need to be sent.

5. Check with the department for any

additional materials needed for

admittance, which may include:

GRE*, GMAT or MAT scores*school code for GRE is 6665

Letters of recommendation

Resume

Departmental/Program Application

6. Send all materials (application,

fee, transcripts and test scores) to:

Graduate College


901 S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO 65897

Note: Transcripts are not considered

official unless they are received directly

from the institution where the course

work was completed.

The Graduate College or the

appropriate department will inform you

of your admission status. Please allow

approximately six weeks to process

your application materials.

International StudentsAdmissions Process1. International students may apply

online at http://international.

missouristate.edu/

2. In addition to the application fee*

and the application materials,

international students are required to

submit additional documents, such as

TOEFL or academic IELTS scores;

Copies of academic records

in English and the original

language spoken; Bank statement or bank letter

from sponsor; and

International student statement

of financial support.* $50 non-refundable fee. Fees are subject to change

** All documents can be downloaded at http://international.

missouristate.edu(Future Students link). To request a

printed application material from International Student

Services (ISS) or the Graduate College.

NOTE: There is a deadline for both fall

and spring semester for international

applicants. For specific deadline

dates, please visit http://international.

missouristate.edu/.

Application materials and questions

regarding the international application

process should be directed to:

Office of International

Student Services


901S. National Ave.

Springfield, MO65897

Telephone: 417-836-6618/800-492-7900

(toll-free within the USA)

Fax: 417-836-7656

Email: internationalstudentservices@

missouristate.edu

Internet page: http://international.

missouristate.edu/

English LangInstitute (ELIThe University offers a

comprehensive ELI. For

information about the ins

apply online, please visit

missouristate.edu/elior co

institute at 417-836-654

New StudentOrientationThe Graduate College pr

an orientation prior to th

semester for all new grad

students. The orientation

includes sessions on polic

procedures, but also topi

navigating the graduate

experience. A second ori

option is offered at the b

of the spring semester fo

graduate students admitt

the fall semester and beg

graduate school in the sp

Were Hereo Help You!e Missouri State University

mmunity will help you with

ur higher education. There

e hundreds of people working

make sure that you have the

sources you need for success,

well as a comfortable and

viting place to learn.

Admissions Process


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How does Missouri State make it easierfor you to work full-time, raise a familyand go to school?

Attending night classes from 6-9 p.m.

once a week has allowed me to plan

ahead. Ive been able to teach English

at Parkview High School during the day

and still grade papers in the evening and

spend time with my wife and daughter.

If I have a research project, I am able to

plan ahead for those projects that my

students are working on and for the time

when I have to complete my project.

How will a masters degree help advanceyour teaching career?

Attaining a masters degree will increase

my pay from Springfield Public Schools,but it has also increased my knowledge

of writing and the literature I use in

my classroom. I show my seniors at

Parkview what they can expect from

graduate study at a university how

the work they are doing in my classroom

corresponds to the expectations and

demands of college-level work. They

appreciate the preparation, and I can

appreciate what I ask of them when we

are doing research, typing papers and

learning from each other.

ms: Do you have the opportunity to conductoriginal research and work one-on-onewith your professors?

gi: I have found the professors in the

English department very helpful. From

my first graduate course with Dr. Bill

Burling, I have been guided to delve into

the literature and research my interests,

to find new research and avoid research

that has already been performed.

ms: Why did you choose Missouri State foryour graduate studies?

gi: I attended Missouri State as an

undergraduate student and I respected

the professors. I thought highly of

the learning that took place in the

classrooms.

ms: Any helpful hints for prospectivegraduate students?

gi: Graduate school is a commitment. You

can take a great deal from your classes

if you attend when you are prepared

and take in what your professors have

to offer. Never be afraid to approach

your professors, work with your advisor

to personalize your degree program and

take classes that interest you.

ms: Best place in Springfield to grab a cup ofcoffee?

gi: I stop at Kaldis in the Student Union

every Tuesday evening before class. I do

not know what I would do without them!

Great lattes!

ms: Best place in Springfield to wind downand relax?

gi: Patton Alley Pub is a great bar for variety

in your beer consumption and enjoying

the conversation of friends. Nearly

Famous Deli has great food and family

atmosphere.

ms: Best place on campus to study?

gi: The library! I have spent many hours at

a desk studying and writing in the quiet

of Meyer library. Ive never had to use

the quiet rooms. I have always sat in the

commons areas by a window if I need

a stretch and a look outside, or a center

desk if I wanted to concentrate.

On-campus housingaccommodationsOur apartment-style resident halls

provide non-traditional, graduate,

international, married students and

families the opportunity to experience

the on-campus life while residing in

accommodations more typical of off-

campus living. Both one-bedroom

and two-bedroom apartments are

available in three facilities: Dogwood

Apartments, Kentwood Apartments

and Sunvilla Tower. These three

facilities offer students fully furnished

bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and

bathrooms. The average cost per year

for room and board in residence halls

is $5,652. Exact rates will depend onroom style and meal plan. For more

information on these facilities, as

well as pricing packages, please visit

http://www.missouristate.edu/reslife or

contact the Office of Residence Life

and Services at 417-836-5536 or toll

free at 800-284-7535.

Off-campus housingaccommodationsThe City of Springfield has much

to offer in the area of off-campus

housing, including numerous

apartment complexes, rental homes

and loft apartments. For more

information, visit our Retention

Services Office Web site at www.

missouristate.edu/retention/off-

campus or you may request an off-

campus housing packet by calling

their office at 417-836-6618 or by

e-mailing StudentRetentionServices@

missouristate.edu .

Gabe IsacksonMajor: Master o Secondary Education with English emphasis

Location: Springeld, Missouri

Occupation: Secondary Advanced Placement English Teacherand Missouri State Adjunct Proessor


Housing


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Plaster Student Union

The Union is the hub of the campus

community. The building offers a post

office, hair salon, bank, convenience

store, ticket outlet, movie theater,

bowling alley, game room, electronics

store, areas for meeting and studying

and at least a half dozen dining options!

Taylor Health and Wellness CenterIts always good to have a doctor

nearby just in case. At the campuss

Taylor Health and Wellness Center, youll

have access to a full-time professional

staff of board-certified physicians,

nurses, registered pharmacists, lab and

x-ray technicians and other medical

support personnel. Services include a

laboratory, pharmacy, treatment clinic

and treatment in psychiatry, orthopedicsand radiology. All students currently

enrolled at Missouri State University

who have prepaid their student health

fee, their spouses and household

members are eligible for care. Students

should have their completed medical

history form on file at Taylor Health and

Wellness Center.

For more information, visit http://

health.missouristate.edu/.

Missouri State Bookstore

The Missouri State Bookstore is the

campus headquarters for buying and

selling your textbooks. But thats

not all! In addition to a full line of

textbooks, you can also find official

Missouri State apparel, academic

supplies, convenience items, study aids,

and computer hardware and software,

which are available at academic prices.

Check the bookstore out online at http://

www.missouristatebookstore.com/.

Springeld Campus

Missouri States Springfield Campus is comfortable and convenient place for youto live and learn. As a graduate student at Missouri State, youll find the campus

offers many amenities. Here are a few examples.

Juanita K. Hammons Hallfor the Performing ArtsLooking for culture? Juanita K.

Hammons Hall for the Performing

Arts is a 2,200-seat, multi-purpose

performance facility owned and

operated by the University. This is

where youll find a full season of

touring Broadway musical productions,

unique entertainment performances,

childrens shows and an emerging

concert artists recital series.

The amazing variety of artists who

have trod the boards at Hammons

Hall include Broadway cast

productions of Cats, Les Miserables,

Miss Saigon, Riverdance and

Hairspray; entertainers Jerry Seinfeld,

Bonnie Raitt, Jim Brickman and The

Smothers Brothers; classical artists

from the New York City Opera, the

BBC Philharmonic, and the St. Louis

Symphony; jazz greats Maynard

Ferguson, Wynton Marsalis, John

Pizzarelli and Diane Schuur; a whole

roster of talented dancers, rock stars,

comics, childrens performers and

even the magic of David Copperfield!

Visit http://www.hammonshall.com/for

more information.

JQH ArenaOn Nov. 13, 2008, one of Americas

greatest rock bands, The Eagles,

opened Missouri States new

$67 million, 11,000-seat JQH Arena

to a sold-out crowd. Springfield-based

hotelier and philanthropist John Q.

Hammons gifted the first $30 million

toward the construction of the world-

class facility, which is the home court

for the Missouri State Bears and

Lady Bears basketball teams.

JQH Arena features a grand entrance,

24 suites, more than 100 lounge seats,

50 courtside seats, a Hall of Fame,

team souvenir store, ticket office

and a 4,500-square-foot club.

NCAA Division I AthleticsDo you have a competitive spi

Missouri State has 16 interco

sports teams and a storied ath

history that includes 40 NCAA

championship appearances, as

seven teams that have been cr

national champions at all leve

competition. Dont miss your

cheer on the Bears and Lady

pg 13

ane A. Meyer Carillon (bell tower)

Strong Hall (atrium)

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e city of Springfield, Missouri, and the surrounding Ozarks provide numerous

rvices and activities to meet your needs. Missouris third largest city is within a

0-mile radius of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population.

nd dont forget the lakes! Springfield is within driving distance of five major lakes.

pringeld Area and Southwest MissouriAs for arts and entertainment,

Springfield offers you a symphony,

ballet, art museum, civic theater

and an opera. Less than a mile from

campus, Springfields downtown area

is the scene for live music. On any

given weekend, there may be 30 or

more bands playing around town.

If you are a shopping enthusiast,

Battlefield Mall is the place for

you. Its one of the largest indoor

shopping centers in the state, with

more than 190 stores. Around town,

there are nearly 1,500 retail outlets to

match your shopping interests. Bass

Pro Shops Outdoor World, one of

Missouris largest tourist attractions,

is the place to get your gear for

outdoor fun. You can trek next door

to the new American National Fish

and Wildlife Museum to explore some

of the native species, as well as a few

thousand others.

Springfields indoor ice-skating rink

has brought a new dimension of

indoor entertainment to the area.

You can enjoy recreational skating

or cheer on the Missouri State Ice

Bears, who compete in the American

Collegiate Hockey Association.

Springfields professional baseball

team, the Springfield Cardinals,

offers an opportunity to enjoy quality,

professional baseball on a students

budget. As do the Baseball Bears,

who share Hammons Field with the

St. Louis Cardinals AA affiliate,

which is a member of the Texas

League of professional baseball clubs.

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Fayetteville: 149 miles

Kansas City: 166 miles

Little Rock: 217 miles

St. Louis: 216 miles

Topeka: 228 miles

Tulsa: 181 miles

Surrounding Lakes(Approximate milage)

Bull Shoals: 120 miles

Lake of the Ozarks: 100 miles

Pomme de Terre: 65 miles

Stockton: 54 miles

Table Rock: 53 miles

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B aker B oo ks to re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -G

B la ir -S hannon Ho use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -G

Blunt Jordan Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- A

Innovation Center, Roy

B ri ck C it y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -B

B ro nz e B ea r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -G

Burgess House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-H

C ar rington Hal l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - I

Central Stores & Maintenance .. .. . .. .. 6-J

C he ek H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -H

Child Development Center .. .. .. .. .. . 4-E

C ra ig H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - J

C us to dial Of fi ce s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -J

Dogwood Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-F

Early Childhood & Family Development . 4-E

E ll is H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - I

For ensi cs Labor ator y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -F

Forsythe Athletics Center .. .. .. .. .. .. 6-H

Freudenbe rger Ho use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -HGarst Dining Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- F

G lass Hal l, Dav id D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -H

Gordon Plaza, Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -H

Great Southern Building .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-E

Greenwood Laboratory School .. .. .. . . 6-G

Hammons Fountains , John Q. . .. .. .. . 6-H

Hammo ns Hal l f or the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -E

Performing Arts, Juanita K.

Hammo ns House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -F

Hammons Student Center, John Q. . .. . . 4-G

H il l H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -I

Hutchens House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-F

Intramural Sports Fields .. .. .. .. .. .. .8-F

J QH A re na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - G

K ar ls H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -I

Keiser Plaza & Amphitheater, John H. . 5-H

K em pe r H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -I

K en tw oo d H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -D

Kentwood South Apartments .. .. .. .. . 4-D

K ings Stre et A nnex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -H

Lev y/Wo lf B u il ding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -CM ad is on H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -G

Mallory Plaza, Arthur L. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7-G

M cDonald Hal l & A rena . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -H

M emor ia l G ar den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -H

Meyer Alumni Center, Kenneth E. .. .. . 2-D

Meyer Carillon, Jane A. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5-H

Meyer Library, Duane G. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6-H

M on ro e H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 -G

M or ri s C en ter f or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -D

Continuing Education, Jim D.

One-Room School House .. .. .. .. .. .. 6-G

Park Central Office Building .. .. .. .. ..1-C

Physical Therapy Building ... .. .. .. .. .4-F

Plaster Sports Complex, Robert W. .. .. .6-I

Plaster Student Union, Robert W. .. .. . 7-H

P ow er Ho us e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 -I

P ri ce Pl az a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - I

Profess ional Building .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..4-F

P um mi ll Ha ll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - I

Recreation Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- G

Re tr ea t G ar de n . . . . . . . . . .Safety & Transportation ...

Offices/Police Substation

S cholar s House . . . . . . . . . .

S ic el uf f Ha ll . . . . . . . . . . . .

S oc ce r F ie ld . . . . . . . . . . . .

S of tb al l F ie ld . . . . . . . . . . .

S tr on g H al l . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student Exhibition Center ..

S tudent M edia C en te r . . . . .

Sunvilla Tower. . . . . . . . . . .

Taylor Health & Wellness Ce

Temple Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tennis Courts. . . . . . . . . . . .

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