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 2015 spring semester at Missouri State University-West Plains, provided enough students apply.
In order for a new cohort to begin, eight to 10 students will need to apply by the Oct. 1, 2014, deadline, officials said.
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 Gohn Hall utilizing evening, online and interactive television (ITV) classes, officials added.
“Since the program began in spring 2007, local residents have had the ability to pursue this degree close to home and to obtain jobs that meet the growing demand for area counselors, both in schools and in private agencies,” said Deanna Smith, coordinator of the Outreach Program office on the West Plains campus.
Area residents interested in participating in the new cohort will need to meet all admission requirements by Oct. 1. Due to the fast approaching deadline, area residents interested in the program 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.