WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials with Missouri State University’s Outreach Program and the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Special Education in Springfield will offer a new cohort for the Master of Science in Counseling degree beginning with the 2014 fall semester at Missouri State University-West Plains provided enough students apply.
In order for the new cohort to begin, eight to 10 students would need to apply by the Feb. 1, 2014, deadline, officials stressed.
Students admitted to the program will be able to earn the master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in the areas of elementary and secondary education, officials said. Students will be able to complete a majority of the degree program’s classes on the West Plains campus in the newly opened Gohn Hall utilizing evening, online and interactive television (ITV) classes, officials added.
“The past success of the Master of Science in Counseling program offered at the Missouri State-West Plains campus definitely proves the need for future cohorts to be offered locally,” said Deanna Smith, coordinator of the Missouri State Outreach program on the West Plains campus. “Since the program began in spring 2007, local residents have had the ability to pursue this degree close to home and obtain jobs that meet the growing demand for area counselors, both in schools and in private agencies.”
Area residents interested in participating in the new cohort will need to meet all admission requirements by Feb. 1, 2014. Due to the fast approaching deadline, those interested are encouraged to contact Smith as soon as possible at 417-255-7931 or DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu for detailed information concerning these requirements.
For more information about other advanced degree opportunities available locally through Missouri State outreach, contact Smith at 417-255-7931 or DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu or visit http://outreach.missouristate.edu/westplains.asp.