Academic Programs
Certificate:
Certificate programs meet specific, short-term training and educational needs of students by combining core and specialty courses into focused, flexible training packages that more immediately meet employment needs. If a student later decides to seek advanced education, many of the certificate courses may be combined with the advanced courses for associate of applied science degrees.
Associate of Arts Degree:
This degree is equivalent to the first two years of study at a four-year college/university and is transferable. The degree provides a general education core of courses to introduce students to a wide variety of knowledge, ensuring they have a breadth of educational experiences which will enable them to develop those traits and skills conducive to student success and lifelong learning. Refer to page 62 of the catalog for information.
Associate of Science Degree:
A specialized degree intended to transfer into a pre-professional degree, the AS allows students to enter the workforce and/or transfer into a bachelor degree completion program. Refer to page 67 of the catalog for information.
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
A specialized degree that is the primary occupationally oriented degree, the AAS allows recipients of this degree to enter a particular job market. While not designed as transfer degrees, some AAS degrees can be used as the first two years of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. However, students will need to take additional general education courses, as well as courses in the major field. Refer to page 72 of the catalog for information.
Dual Credit Program:
Dual credit courses enable high school students to receive, simultaneously, both high school and college-level course credit. Missouri State University-West Plains has agreements with area high schools to provide high-performing high school students an affordable opportunity to experience high-quality college-level courses. High school students interested in this option should contact their high school counselor. Refer to page 22 of the catalog for information.
Distance Learning:
Opportunities for students to earn credit without traveling from their home area are available through distance learning technology. Students may receive courses from the West Plains campus sent to their home communities or be in a class on the West Plains campus that originates in another location or take a course online. Refer to page 134 of the catalog for information.
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees:
Students who complete an AA degree with a business emphasis from Missouri State University-West Plains may now complete the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in General Business. They also may continue with graduate work and complete the entire Master of Business Administration degree on the West Plains campus. The Missouri State University-Springfield Campus College of Business Administration (COBA) provides both degrees. With accreditation by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, COBA is recognized nationally in the top 10 percent of business schools.
For many years, graduate level education courses have been offered on the West Plains campus by the Missouri State University-Springfield School of Teacher Education. These courses have been expanded and focus on completion of the Master of Science in Elementary Education with emphases in Reading, Early Childhood, or Special Education. Undergraduate students can now complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with the option of Middle School Certification or Special Education. All classes, internships and student teaching can be completed in the West Plains area. Also taught in West Plains are classes toward a Master’s in Educational Administration.
Nursing students also benefit from increased offerings. Without traveling to Springfield, registered nurses, prepared at the associate degree or diploma level, are able to complete nursing courses that apply toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
The Department of Agriculture in Springfield now offers the Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture degree in cooperation with the West Plains Campus. Students with either the Associate of Arts Degree or the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture may seamlessly transfer to this BAS Degree.
The Department of Technology in Springfield now offers the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management degree in West Plains. Students with most Applied Science Degrees may seamlessly transfer to this BAS Degree.
All this is available without leaving West Plains. For information, contact the Academic Outreach office at (417) 255-7931 or the Springfield Office of the College of Continuing Education and the Extended University at (417) 836-4126. Refer to pages 86-90 of the catalog for information.
Associate of Arts in General Studies
General Education Core Requirements:
The required general education courses for the Associate of Arts in General Studies are listed as follows:
The Basic Skills block constitutes preparatory courses necessary for completing a college education and should therefore be completed as soon as possible.
| Basic Skills: | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Communications (COM 115) | 3 |
| English Composition (ENG 110 and ENG 210 or 221) | 6 |
| Mathematics (Only courses numbered 130 or above except MTH 197 and 297) | 3 |
| The University in the Global Community (IDS 110) | 1 |
| Distribution Requirements: | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| American Studies: (PLS 101 and HST 121 or 122) | 6 |
Humanities: Select courses from at least two of the following areas
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6-9 |
| Natural Sciences: | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
Select courses from two of the following areas, with none of the selected courses having less than 3 hours credit. At least one of the selected courses must include the equivalent of at least 1 credit hour of laboratory work.
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8 |
| Social Sciences: | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
Select courses from at least two of the following areas
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6-9 |
If a student takes 6 hours of social sciences, then he or she must satisfy the humanities requirement with 9 hours and vice-versa.
Courses taken under the pass/not pass option cannot be used to satisfy general education, professional education, or specific degree requirements except as noted in the pass/not pass policy.
**Elementary Education and Child and Family Development majors only.
| General Core Hours: | 42 |
An additional 20 hours (to total at least 62 hours including CIS 101, IDS 297, and PED 100) are required to complete the Associate of Arts Degree. Students should discuss course options with their academic advisors.
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions’ specific requirements for bachelor’s degrees prior to enrollment.
Associate of Arts in Teaching*
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree in designed as a 2 year degree program for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education. The AAT is designed as a transfer degree.
Students seeking the AAT degree have the following requirements:
General Education:
| General Core Hours: | 42 |
General education credits should be carefully selected with the help of an advisor whenever possible to meet degree requirements and prerequisites, to prepare for the C-BASE, and to address level and area of teacher preparation.
Required Teacher Education Core Courses:
(Courses are currently being developed. Contact your advisor for more information.)
| Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| Teaching Profession with Field Experience | 3 |
| Teacher Education Core Hours: | 12 |
Institutional Requirements:
| Computers for Learning (CIS 101) | 3 |
| Fitness for Living (PED 100) | 2 |
| Topics in Globalization (IDS 297) | 2 |
| Total institutional requirements: | 7 |
| Additional electives needed: | 1 |
Electives may be selected from education electives, content areas or any other courses. Electives should be carefully selected with the help of an advisor to meet degree requirements, prerequisites, preparation for the C-BASE, and planned level and area of teacher preparation.
Other Requirements:
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5
Students must achieve a minimum score of 235 on each section of the C-BASE
| Total Hours Required: | 62 |
We recognize that four-year transfer institutions may have additional requirements including higher GPA or C-BASE scores. Students are encouraged to work closely with an advisor from the receiving institution so that they may understand and prepare to meet all entrance requirements.
*Pending Coordinating Board of Higher Education Approval
Honors Program
Mission:
The Missouri State University-West Plains Honors Program seeks to create a collegial environment that nurtures and empowers students of high academic and/or artistic potential to become educated persons.
Goals:
- Recruit students of high academic and/or creative ability.
- Motivate students to
- Academically challenge themselves and their classmates;
- Formulate a greater, wider and deeper understanding of their existence and of their abilities to influence the world during and through that existence; and
- Explore new subjects; and experience the world and its ideas in search of truth.
- Assist students in developing their various academic and vocational interests.
- Provide for student-to-student, student-to-faculty, and student-to-community interaction for the expressed purpose of building a community where learning can be enhanced and transmitted.
- Honor students of high academic ability and purpose as evidenced by their completion of the program and their degree at Missouri State University-West Plains.
Objectives:
- Identify students who possess
- A seriousness of academic purpose;
- A desire to be active, rather than passive, learners;
- An intellectual curiosity that supersedes an obsession with grades; and
- A demonstrated potential for critical thinking and excellence in oral and written expression.
- Communicate the mission, goals, and objectives of the Honors Program to potential and current students, the Missouri State University-West Plains campus community, and the service area.
- Offer a unique and innovative curriculum of small courses, offering stimulation, challenge, multidisciplinary perspectives, and constant interaction with peers of comparable abilities and outstanding instructors who are willing to learn with their students.
- Provide special options, opportunities, and financial incentives that enhance the undergraduate experience at a two-year higher education institution.
- Aid students in the development of, the understanding of, and the appreciation for higher education.
- Encourage and/or enhance a positive learning attitude across the campus.
- Help clarify students’ capabilities and limitations as well as personal values, goals and needs.
- Develop an atmosphere open to diversity in learning, thought, culture and race.
- Provide personal attention to each student, including offering information and counseling as each student develops a personal academic and career plan.
- Coordinate efforts among faculty, staff, and community members so students can develop a network of colleagues (classmates, instructors, and community members) for personal support, intellectual interaction, and continuing growth.
- Encourage the creation and presentation of special projects for a public arena that enhances the student’s academic program and intellectual and/or artistic development.
- Establish articulation agreements with area colleges and universities to which Honors Program students are likely to transfer.
- Submit all program changes and additions through the faculty governance system established by the Missouri State University-West Plains Faculty Senate.
- Assess annually the effectiveness of the total program in meeting its mission and goals.
- Participate in the ongoing development of honors programs throughout higher education by maintaining membership in the National Collegiate Honors Council.
- Utilize the guidance of the National Collegiate Honors Council in assessment of the Missouri State University-West Plains Honors Program.
Enrolling in the Honors Program:
Admission into the Honors Program is based upon successful completion (a grade of B or higher) of HNR 150, Honors I Seminar, or upon the recommendation of Missouri State University-West Plains faculty members (see below). To be eligible to enroll in the HNR 150 course, the student must meet one of the following criteria:
For First-Time Freshmen:
Any first-time freshman student who has an ACT composite of 25 or above may enroll in HNR 150 during the first semester at Missouri State University-West Plains.
Registration for HNR 150 can be completed at any regularly scheduled STAR orientation.
First-time freshmen who do not have an ACT composite of 25 or above may apply to enroll in HNR 150 by
- The completion of an essay,
- The completion of a personal interview with the Honors Program chair, and
- Approval for admission by the Honors Program chair.
For Currently Enrolled:
Any currently enrolled student at Missouri State University-West Plains
Students who has a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA after completing at least 12 credit hours at Missouri State University-West Plains may enroll in HNR 150 upon
- The recommendation of a full-time faculty member at Missouri State University -West Plains,
- The completion of an essay,
- The completion of a personal interview with the Honors Program chair, and
- Approval for admission by the Honors Program Committee.
Continuing in the Program:
After successfully completing the HNR 150 course with a grade of B or higher, the student is automatically eligible to enroll in any HNR course or a course that has an honors section if he/she has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on all other coursework. Note: A student cannot enroll in any other HNR course or in a course with an honors component before he/she has completed HNR 150 nor while enrolled in HNR 150.
A student who has a cumulative GPA lower than 3.5 but has completed HNR 150 with a grade of B or higher may continue in the Honors Program on a provisional basis after consideration by the Honors Program chair. Continuance in the program is contingent upon the student’s success in all honors courses and upon raising his/her cumulative GPA to or above 3.5.
In order to remain in the Honors Program, a student must maintain a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. Should a student’s cumulative GPA fall below 3.5, that student shall have one semester to raise his/her GPA above the 3.5 threshold or face being dropped from the Honors Program. He/She may reapply to the program in subsequent semesters, but only after his/her cumulative GPA has risen above 3.5.
Completing the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies/Specialization in Honors:
In order to complete the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies/Specialization in Honors, the student must complete the following requirements (Items 1-3 and the requirements marked with an * and †) to total 62 credit hours:
- *†General Education Requirements: 47 hours (see catalog for complete list and options)
- Required Honors Courses:
HNR 150, Honors I Seminar:
3 hours (a grade of A or B is required to receive Honors credit)
HNR 250, Honors II Seminar:
3 hours (a grade of A or B is required to receive Honors credit)
HNR 298, Honors Capstone:
2 hours (a grade of A or B is required to receive Honors credit) - *†Other electives: 7 hours
| Total Hours Required: | 62 |
* In addition to or as a part of the credit hours required in Items 1 and 3 above, six (6) hours must come from courses with an Honors Designation, and they must be completed with a grade of A or B in order to receive Honors credit.
† In addition to or as a part of the credit hours required in Items 1 and 3 above, the Honors Program student must successfully complete one of the following options to satisfy the Honors Program’s International Experience requirement:
- A semester of study at the Missouri State University Branch Campus in Dalian, People’s Republic of China.
- An international educational travel course sponsored by Missouri State University -West Plains or another institution of higher education.
- A course in a foreign language, or
- A course designated in the Missouri State University -West Plains Course Catalog as containing an “International/Intercultural Component.”
All other University policies apply.
Graduation:
The student completes the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies and who completes the requirements of the Honors Program will receive the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies diploma and a certificate of completion from the Honors Program. In addition, Honors Program graduates participating in commencement ceremonies will wear the black velvet Tam O’Shanter (hat), signifying that the student is an Honors Program graduate. In addition, the commencement program will note the names of those graduates who completed the Honors Program.
A student who has fulfilled the requirements of the Honors Program must also have completed the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies in order to fully complete the Honors Program and to be recognized as having done such.
Courses Approved for Honors Credit:
(Check each semester’s course schedule for availability)
| AGR 100/ITC 105 | Technology’s Impact on Society |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biological Science |
| CHM 105 | Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| CHM 160 | General Chemistry |
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| ENG 210 | Writing II: Academic Writing (Honors credit not given for both ENG 210 and 221) |
| ENG 221 | Writing II: Writing for the Professions (Honors credit not given for both ENG 210 and 221) |
| ENG 288 | Literature of Work: Readings in the Professions |
| HNR 150 | Honors I Seminar |
| HNR 250 | Honors II Seminar |
| HNR 292 | Directed Study in Honors |
| HNR 297 | Topics in Honors |
| HNR 298 | Honors Capstone |
| HST 121 | Survey of the United States to 1877 |
| HST 122 | Survey of the United States Since 1877 |
| MTH 138 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
| MTH 261 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
| PHI 110 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship |
| THE 109 | Performance Studies |
Associate of Science in Nursing
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program consists of two academic years and two summer sessions. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Admission to the program is by application and committee selection. Qualified licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may receive fifteen hours of nursing credit for NUR 100, and NUR 101. Six hours non-nursing credit may be awarded for CFD 155 and ALH 110 to qualified LPNs. (See Entrance Requirements for LPN-to-RN Program). The 72-credit-hour program course progression is distributed as follows:
Associate of Science in Nursing Curriculum:
Year 1: Summer
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Year 1: Fall
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Year 1: Spring
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Year 2: Summer
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Year 2: Fall
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Year 2: Spring
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The qualified LPN may begin classes during Year 2 summer if IDS 110, CHM 105, BMS 267 Anatomy and BMS 268 Physiology have been completed. The following class sequence for progression through the LPN-to-RN program will allow completion of the program in one summer and one academic year (fall and spring) following admission. The 72-hour LPN-to-RN program curriculum is as follows:
Year 2: Summer
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Year 2: Fall
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Year 2: Spring
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** Credit for qualified LPNs admitted to the program for a total of 15 nursing credit hours.
*** Credit for CFD 155 and ALH 110 awarded to qualified LPNs
Essential Abilities:
The following functional abilities or attributes are essential in order to meet the objectives for the ASN program at Missouri State University -West Plains. With reasonable accommodation, the student must possess:
- Fine motor skills sufficient to perform skills such as picking up, grasping, and manipulating small objects with hands, and writing with a pen or pencil.
- Physical mobility and strength sufficient to move about on a nursing unit and participate in client care.
- Physical stamina sufficient to perform client care for entire length of clinical experience (6-8 hours).
- Auditory ability sufficient for assessment of client health.
- Visual acuity sufficient to see objects up to 20 inches away to and distinguish color.
- Reading ability sufficient to understand the written word at a minimum of a tenth-grade level.
- Arithmetic competence that would allow the student to read and understand columns of writing; to tell time; to use measuring tools; and to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Emotional stability sufficient to assume responsibility/accountability for actions, to provide client with emotional support, to adapt to environmental stress, and to monitor own emotions.
- Analytical thinking sufficient to transfer knowledge from one situation to another, to problem solve, to prioritize tasks, and to use long-term and short-term memory.
- Critical thinking ability sufficient to exercise sound nursing judgment through the sequencing of information and the identification of cause and effect relationships.
- nterpersonal skills sufficient to establish rapport with clients and co-workers, and to respect the rights of others and the differences in clients.
- Communication skills sufficient to teach others, to explain procedures, to interact with others, and to convey information in writing.
This list of behavioral examples is not considered to be complete. Cases must be reviewed individually. Please contact the Department of Nursing for further information.
Adapted from: Yocom, C.J. (1996). Validation study: Functional abilities essential for nursing practice. Published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Entrance Requirements for Regular Track Students (LPNs see Entrance Requirements for LPNs):
To be considered for admission to the ASN program, a candidate must first be admitted to Missouri State University-West Plains with a non-probationary status. The following listed application information must be on file in the nursing office no later than March 1 annually. The student will receive written notification of admission status – accepted, alternate, or not accepted – by the first week in April. All testing can be arranged through the Student Advisement and Academic Support Center (417-255-7940) in the Garnett Library.
- Admission to Missouri State University -West Plains with a non-probationary status.
- A completed application to the Nursing Program and Missouri State University -West Plains.
- A final official high school transcript or GED certificate (required by the Missouri State Board of Nursing). A partial transcript will be accepted if the applicant is presently enrolled in high school. Upon graduation, a final transcript must be received by the nursing department, if admitted.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities and nursing programs. Transcripts from other nursing programs should be sent directly to the nursing department.
- An ACT score less than five years old.
- A score of 18 or better on the reading portion of ACT or a C grade or better in RDG 125.
- Achievement of a minimum Ranking Score of 55 (See Ranking Score Computation).
- Mathematics 103 (Intermediate Algebra) eligibility determined by:
- ACT score and previous math classes taken, or
- Completed college course work.
- Students accepted into the program must have MTH 130 eligibility established prior to beginning nursing courses.
- English 110 eligibility as determined by:
- ACT score and a writing sample; or
- Completed college course work.
Admission Eligibility:
The ASN Admissions Committee establishes admission eligibility using the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action statements found in the University Policies section of the catalog. To be considered for admission, the applicant must achieve a minimum ranking score of 55 (See Ranking Score Computation). All applicants will be considered competitively on an annual basis.
- Ranking Score Computation
- To be considered for admission an applicant must achieve a minimum score of 55 using the following formula: GPA (Grade Point Average) multiplied by ACT (American College Test composite score) equals Ranking Score. The four-point scale in which an A=4 and F=0 will be used to compute the GPA. The cumulative grade point must equal a minimum of 2.0 (a C letter grade).
- College GPA will be used to compute the Ranking Score for candidates having 12 or more college credit hours. The ASN Admissions Committee may choose to consider only the most recent 12-24 hours of college credit to calculate the GPA.
- High School GPA will be used to compute the Ranking Score for candidates having less than 12 college credit hours. Scores from the GED will be converted to a four-point scale by dividing the GED by 90.
- Students seeking admission who have completed support courses within the nursing curriculum will have a competitive edge.
- Support courses within the nursing curriculum may be repeated only one time. Nursing students who fail any two nursing courses (including failing one course twice) are ineligible for readmission.
- If selected, admission is contingent upon meeting the grade criteria of C or better for past and current enrollment in nursing curriculum support classes.
- Past academic history and known academic integrity may be used by the committee to determine if an applicant will be admitted into the nursing program.
- The committee may waive the required ACT score for students who have completed a previous bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. The applicant will be ranked immediately below the highest ranked student with an equivalent grade point average (GPA).
- RSMo 660.317 prohibits a hospital, or provider, from knowingly allowing those who have been convicted of, pled guilty to, or nolo contender in this state or any other state or who have been found guilty of a crime, which if committed in Missouri would be a Class A or B felony violation, to give care to clients in their agency. As defined by state law, these are violations of Chapter RSMo 565 (domestic violence/violence against a person), RSMo 566 (sex offenses) or RSMo 569 (robbery, arson, burglary or related offenses), or any violation of subsection 3 of section 198.070 RSMo (abuse and neglect), or section 568.020 RSMo (incest). RSMo 660.315 requires an inquiry whether a person is listed on Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services disqualification list. In addition to these records, an online search will be conducted to determine if a student is on other government sanction lists. These online searches include office of Inspector General (OIG) and the General Services Administration (GSA). As a requirement of the Missouri State University -West Plains Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program application process in response to RSMo 660.317b and 660.315, applicants to the program will be required to consent to release of their criminal history record (RSMo 43.450) solely for the purpose of determining the applicant’s ability to enter patient care areas in order to fulfill the requirements of the ASN program.
- Offers of acceptance to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program are made as conditional offers. The conditions include satisfactory completion of pre-nursing courses, a satisfactory background check, and a negative drug and/or controlled substance test. An applicant or current nursing student who refuses to authorize and pay for testing or who tests positive for drugs, alcohol, or controlled substances will not receive a final offer of admission, or will not be allowed to continue in the nursing program.
Entrance Requirements for the LPN-to-RN Track:
To be considered for admission to the LPN-to-RN track of the ASN program, a candidate must first be admitted to Missouri State University-West Plains with a non-probationary status. The following listed application information must be on file in the nursing office no later than March 1 annually. The student will receive written notification of admission status – accepted, alternate, or not accepted, by the first week in April. All testing can be arranged through the Student Advisement and Academic Support Center (417-255-7940) in the Garnett Library.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to Missouri State University-West Plains with a non-probationary status.
- Completed application to the LPN-to-RN track of the nursing program.
- A final official high school transcript or GED certificate (required by the Missouri State Board of Nursing) and official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities, including LPN school, must be on file in the nursing office.
- An ACT score less than 5 years old.
- A score of 18 or better on the reading portion of ACT, or a C grade or better in RDG 125.
- Achievement of a minimum ranking score of 55. (See Ranking Score Computation).
- Mathematics 103 (Intermediate Algebra) eligibility determined by:
- ACT score and previous math classes taken, or
- Completed college coursework.
- Students accepted into the program must have MTH 130 eligibility established prior to beginning nursing courses.
- A C grade or better in BMS 267 and BMS 268 or current enrollment.
- Proof of active, non-disciplined LPN licensure.
Advanced Credit in the ASN Program for Successful LPN Candidates:
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are accepted into the LPN-to-RN program may receive credit for NUR 100, NUR 101, CFD 155, and ALH 110. Upon meeting all the prerequisites for those courses and successfully completing NUR 190, the credit will be awarded. However, the credit will not appear on the transcript until the student has completed three weeks of the fall semester following NUR 190.
Student Progression:
In order to progress in the nursing program:
- A grade of C or better is required in all nursing courses. All clinical components not receiving a grade must be evaluated as passing/met.
- A grade of C or better is required in all support courses of interdisciplinary studies, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, political science, English, and nutrition.
- The nursing courses may not be taken on a Pass/Not Pass basis.
- CLEP credit is available for some support courses (see catalog).
Readmission:
Students who interrupt their education for a semester or more must follow University readmission policies. In addition, students seeking readmission to the nursing program will be considered as new applicants, and the decision on their readmission will be made by the ASN Admissions Committee based upon eligibility for readmission and available space. Nursing students who fail any two nursing courses (including failing one course twice) are ineligible for readmission. Students who withdraw past the no drop date (see academic calendar) may repeat the course one time only if readmitted. Support classes within the nursing curriculum may be repeated only one time if applying for readmission. A student who is readmitted to the nursing program will be required to repeat the criminal background checks and drug testing if the student has been out of the program for more than 12 months.
Transfer Students:
Students desiring to transfer into the Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Missouri State University -West Plains may be accepted into the program after successful application to the University and a decision by the Missouri State University -West Plains ASN Admissions Committee. Official transcripts and course descriptions will be reviewed after which a decision regarding admission to the ASN program will be made. Students may enroll in required nursing courses only after admission to the ASN program. Transfer students must complete at least 15 hours of the requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree in residence on the West Plains campus or its extended campuses.
Transfer students will be responsible for meeting objectives of prerequisites to the nursing courses in which they desire to enroll. Credit and course equivalent recommendations related to courses within the nursing program shall be forwarded to the Office of Admissions upon approval by the ASN Admissions Committee. Enrollment is based on space available in class.
Procedure:
- Apply to university for general admission (non-probationary).
- Apply to the Missouri State University -West Plains ASN Program.
- Submit catalog course descriptions of transfer courses to Nursing Department.
- Submit current official transcript(s) from previous nursing program.
- Students must be eligible for readmission to the nursing program from which they are transferring and will be asked to sign a waiver of inquiry to be sent to the former school.
- Receive a response from the ASN Admissions Committee regarding application to the program.
- Recommendation for course/credit equivalencies will be forwarded to the Office of Admissions upon approval of the ASN Admissions Committee.
Accreditation:
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program is conditionally approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, PO Box 656, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656, Phone (573) 751-0681, http://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, Phone: (212) 363-5555, ext. 153, http://www.nlnac.org/
State Board Examination for R.N. Licensure:
Students who meet educational and other standards for application for a license to practice as a registered nurse (Sect.335.046.1 RSMo) may apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for RN licensure (4CSR 200-4.020 Missouri Code of State Regulations). There is a fee for the examination and license. Successful completion of the nursing program does not guarantee licensure. Applicants may be denied licensure in Missouri for one or any combination of causes stated in the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335.066, 2 (1-15) RSMo. For example, an applicant with a felony conviction or who has been convicted for the use or unlawful possession of a controlled substance may be denied a license in Missouri. A copy of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act Sect. 335.066, 2 (1-15) RSMo is available upon request or may be found at the Missouri State Board of Nursing website. http://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Accounting Emphasis
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO 155 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Business Math | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 16 |
Business Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| FGB 135 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FGB 280 | Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| QBA 237 | Basic Business Statistics | 3 |
| RIL 231 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Business Core Hours: | 24 |
Accounting Core Requirements:
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 209 | Accounting Applications for Microcomputers | 1 |
| ACC 211 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 215 | Payroll | 3 |
| ACC 221 | Tax Codes and Regulations | 3 |
| ACC 241 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 299 | Internship in Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 232 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 242 | Database Management | 3 |
| Accounting Core Hours: | 25 |
| Total Hours Required: | 68 |
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Computer Information Emphasis
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO 155 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MGT 130, MTH 103 or higher | (except MTH 197 and 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 19 |
Business Core Requirements:
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| FGB 135 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| QBA 237 | Basic Business Statistics | 3 |
| RIL 231 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Business Core Hours: | 24 |
Computer Information Core Requirements:
| CIS 202 | Program Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 232 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 242 | Database Management | 3 |
| CIS 252 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS 260 or CIS 224 | Programming for the Internet or Windows Programming with Development Tools | 3 |
| CIS 251 | Application Development I | 3 |
| CIS 261 | Application Development II | 3 |
| Computer Core Hours: | 21 |
| Total Hours Required: | 64 |
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Management Emphasis
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO 155 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Business Math | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 16 |
Business Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| FGB 135 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FGB 280 | Introduction to Financial Management | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| QBA 237 | Basic Business Statistics | 3 |
| RIL 231 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Business Core Hours: | 24 |
Management Core Requirements:
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 211 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 212 | Personal Computing Systems in Business | 3 |
| COM 110 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ECO 165 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 299 | Internship in Business Management | 3 |
| MKT 150 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| And one from the following electives: | 3 | |
| EPR 110 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 210 | E-Commerce | |
| MKT 155 | Introduction to Retailing | |
| PLS 232 | International Relations | |
| RIL 211 | Insurance | |
| RIL 266 | Principles of Real Estate | |
| Management Core Hours: | 24 |
| Total Hours Required: | 64 |
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Technology Management Emphasis
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO 155 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MGT 130, MTH 103 or higher | (except MTH 197 and 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 19 |
Business Core Requirements:
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| FGB 135 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| QBA 237 | Basic Business Statistics | 3 |
| RIL 231 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Business Core Hours: | 24 |
Technology Management Core Requirements:
| ITC 112 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ITC 205 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| ITC 220 | Technology Management | 3 |
| ITC 232 | Quality Management | 3 |
| ITC 250 | Safety Management | 3 |
| ITC 255 | Project Management | 3 |
| ITC 299 | Technology Internship | 3 |
| Technology Core Hours: | 21 |
| Total Hours Required: | 64 |
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Certificate Option in Technology Management
Because local and regional job demands can change rapidly, Missouri State University-West Plains integrates Technical Certificate programs into its overall career education options.
These programs were developed to meet specific, short-term training and educational needs of students by combining core and specialty courses into focused, flexible training packages that more immediately meet employment needs. If later, a student decides to seek advanced education, many of the certificate courses may be combined with the advanced courses for associate of applied science degrees.
Technology Management Certificate:
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ITC 105 | Technology’s Impact on Society | 3 |
| ITC 112 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ITC 205 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| ITC 220 | Technology Management | 3 |
| ITC 232 | Quality Management | 3 |
| ITC 250 | Safety Management | 3 |
| ITC 255 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
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| Total Hours Required: | 27 |
Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development
General Education Core Requirements:
| BIO 110 | Biological Science for Educators | 4 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 103 or above | Intermediate Algebra (except MTH 197 and 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| IDS 297 | Topics in Globalization | 2 |
| General Core Hours: | 22 |
Child Development Core Requirements:
| CFD 130 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| CFD 155 | Principles of Human Development | 3 |
| CFD 160 | Principles of Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CFD 163* | Relationships in Today’s Families | 3 |
| CFD 204 | Management of Child Care Centers | 3 |
| CFD 234 | Assessment Strategies and Techniques in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CFD 244 | Working with Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFD 250* | Parenting in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| CFD 255 | Principles of Development in Infancy | 3 |
| CFD 257 | Principles of Development in Middle Childhood | 3 |
| CFD 260 | Supervised Experience in Child Development Laboratories | 4 |
| CFD 261 | Play as Development | 2 |
| CFD 299 | Internship in Planning and Implementing Curriculum for Child Development Centers | 5 |
| Child Development Core Hours: | 41 |
Related Courses for Early Childhood Education:
| PSY 121 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Related Hours: | 6 |
| Total Hours Required: | 69 |
*Students with an official Excelsior College of New York academic transcript demonstrating successful completion of the Family Development Credential may receive credit for CFD 163 and CFD 250. Transcripts must be submitted to the department head for approval.
Students seeking the Associate of Arts Degree and who need college credit for Child Development courses should take the following course:
| CFD | 160 Princ. Of Dev. In Early Childhood | 3 |
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Choose additional coursework from the following: CFD 155 |
Principles of Human Development | 3 |
| CFD 163* | Relationships in Today’s Families | 3 |
| CFD 234 | Assessment Strategies and Techniques in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CFD 244 | Working with Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFD 250* | Parenting in Today’s Society | 3 |
| CFD 260 | Supervised Exp. in Child Dev. Labs | 4 |
| CFD 261 | Play as Development | 2 |
| CFD 130 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
*Students with an official Excelsior College of New York academic transcript demonstrating successful completion of the Family Development Credential may receive credit for CFD 163 and CFD 250. Transcripts must be submitted to the department head for approval.
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Graphics And Programming
General Education Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 210 or ENG 221 | Writing II: Academic Writing or Writing II: Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| FGB 284 or IDS 297 | International Business or Topics in Globalization | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| MTH 135 or higher | College Algebra (except for MTH 197 and MTH 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| General Core Hours: | 22 |
Computer Graphics and Programming Core Requirements:
| CIS 251 | Application Development I | 3 |
| CGP 110 | Game Development I | 3 |
| CGP 150 | Introduction to Digital Graphics | 3 |
| CGP 160 | Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| CGP 250 | 3D Character Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| CGP 255 | Graphics Programming I | 3 |
| CGP 260 | Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| CGP 265 | Graphics Programming II | 3 |
| CGP 267 | Game Level Development II | 3 |
| CGP 290 | Computer Graphics and Programming Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | CGP or other advisor approved | 12 |
| Computer Core Hours: | 42 |
| Total Hours Required: | 64 |
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 210 or ENG 221 | Writing II: Academic Writing or Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| MTH 135 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| General Core Hours: | 16 |
Computer Technology Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Program Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 224 | Windows Programming with Development Tools | 3 |
| CIS 232 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 251 | Application Development I | 3 |
| CIS 252 | Network and Operating System Essentials | 3 |
| CIS 260 | Programming for the Internet | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| ITD 103 or CGP 160 | Fundamentals of Technical Drafting or Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| PHY 100 | Survey of Physics w/ Laboratory | 4 |
| Technology Core Hours: | 31 |
Computer Applications Emphasis
| CIS 111 | Word Processing and Presentation Software | 3 |
| CIS 242 | Database Management | 3 |
| Electives | CIS/CSC/CGP or other approved | 9 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Hours Required: | Computer Applications Emphasis | 62 |
Computer Technical Support Emphasis
| CIS 261 | Application Development II | 3 |
| CIS 262 | Network Clients and Servers | 3 |
| CIS 272 | Managing a Network Environment | 3 |
| Electives | CIS/CSC/CGP or other approved | 6 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Hours Required: | Computer Technical Support Emphasis | 62 |
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate of Applied Science in Enology
General Education Core Requirements:
| BIO 210 | Elements of Microbiology | 3 |
| CHM 105 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| COM 115 or MGT 286 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Business Communication | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| GRY 135 | Atmospheric Sciences | 4 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| IDS 297 | Topics in Globalization | 2 |
| MTH 103 or higher | Intermediate Algebra or higher (except MTH 197 and 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PHY 100 | Survey of Physics with Laboratory | 4 |
| General Core Hours: | 34 |
Enology Core Requirements:
| VIN 146 | Introduction to Enology | 2 |
| VIN 147 | Harvest Fresh Vinification | 1 |
| VIN 148 | Cellar Sanitation and Maintenance | 3 |
| VIN 160 | Cellar Equipment Operations | 2 |
| VIN 246 | Intermediate Enology | 3 |
| VIN 257 | Fall Winery Technology | 2 |
| VIN 259 | Winter Winery Technology | 2 |
| VIN 266 | Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| VIN 268 | Wine and Must Analysis | 3 |
| Elective | (AGR 215; VIN 111;VIN 211) | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biological Sciences | 4 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| Enology Core Hours: | 31 |
| Total Hours Required: | 65 |
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Certificate in Enology
Enology Core Requirements:
| VIN 146 | Introduction to Enology | 2 |
| VIN 147 | Harvest Fresh Vinification | 1 |
| VIN 148 | Cellar Sanitation and Maintenance | 3 |
| VIN 160 | Cellar Equipment Operations | 2 |
| VIN 246 | Intermediate Enology | 3 |
| VIN 257 | Fall Winery Technology | 2 |
| VIN 259 | Winter Winery Technology | 2 |
| VIN 266 | Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| VIN 268 | Wine and Must Analysis | 3 |
| Elective | (AGR 215; VIN 111; VIN 211) | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biological Sciences | 4 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours Required: | 31 |
Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO 155 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MGT 130 or MTH 135 | Business Math or College Algebra | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 19 |
Entrepreneurial Core Requirements:
| EPR 110 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EPR 150 | Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| EPR 160 | Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs | 2 |
| EPR 170 | Business Ethics | 1 |
| EPR 201 | Accounting for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| EPR 210 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| EPR 220 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| EPR 230 | Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| EPR 290 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| EPR 299 | Entrepreneurial Internship | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Core Hours: | 33 | |
| Electives: Electives may be selected in consultation with the faculty advisor and should support the student’s individual career and educational goals. | 12 | |
| Total Hours Required: | 64 | |
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Core Requirements:
| EPR 110 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EPR 150 | Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| EPR 160 | Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs | 2 |
| EPR 170 | Business Ethics | 1 |
| EPR 201 | Accounting for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| EPR 210 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| EPR 220 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| EPR 230 | Financial Management for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| EPR 290 | Business Plan Development | 3 |
| EPR 299 | Entrepreneurial Internship | 3 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| MGT 286 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Hours Required: | 33 |
Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 103 or higher | Intermediate Algebra(except MTH 197 or 297) | 3 |
| PED 100 | Fitness for Living | 2 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 18 |
Fire Science Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| FST 102 | Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations | 3 |
| FST 103 | Medical First Responder | 3 |
| FST 104 | Basic Fire Fighter Skills | 3 |
| FST 106 | Fire Fighter I and II | 6 |
| FST 201 | Fire Hydraulics and Systems | 1 |
| FST 203 | Fire Cause Determination | 3 |
| FST 205 | Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation | 1 |
| FST 206 | Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision Making | 1 |
| FST 207 | Strategy and Tactics for initial Company Operations | 1 |
| FST 208 | Administration and Organization | 3 |
| FST 210 | Fire Service Instructor I | 3 |
| FST 212 | Leadership Strategies for Personal Success | 1 |
| FST 213 | Leadership Strategies for Company Success | 1 |
| FST 214 | Leadership Strategies for Supervisory Success | 1 |
| Fire Science Core Hours: | 34 |
Fire Science Electives:
Fire Science elective courses may be selected from the following courses. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be selected.
| FST 250 | Farm Machinery Rescue Technician | 1 |
| FST 251 | School Bus Rescue Technician | 1 |
| FST 252 | Auto Rescue Technician | 1 |
| FST 255 | Pumping Apparatus Operator/Driver | 3 |
| FST 260 | Fire Officer I | 2 |
| FST 262 | Incident Safety Officer | 1 |
| FST 265 | National Incident management Systems | 1 |
| FST 266 | Advanced Incident Management Systems | 1 |
| FST 270 | Fire Service Instructor II | 2 |
| FST 272 | Shaping the Future | 1 |
| FST 275 | Introduction to Volunteer Service Management | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
Associate of Applied Science in General Agriculture
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 210 or ENG 221 | Writing II: Academic Writing or Writing II: Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| MTH 135 or higher | College Algebra (except MTH 197 or MTH 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 19 |
Agriculture Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| CHM 105 or CHM 160 | Fundamentals of Chemistry or General Chemistry I* | 4-5 |
| BIO 102 or BIO 121 | Principles of Biological Sciences or General Biology ** | 4 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| AGR 100 | Technology’s Impact on Society | 3 |
| AGR 101 | Animal Science | 4 |
| AGR 144 | Agricultural Economics I | 4 |
| AGR 105 | Soils and Crop Science | 3 |
| AGR 157 | Principles of Agricultural Mechanization | 3 |
| AGR 215 | Soils | 3 |
| Agriculture Core Hours: | 34-35 |
Agriculture Electives:
| Select elective courses from the Agriculture Department or courses from other departments as approved by the department. | 8-9 | |
| Total Hours Required: | 62 | |
* CHM 105 recommended for Agricultural Business, General Agriculture and Horticulture
** BIO 102 recommended for Animal Science and BIO 121 is recommended for Wildlife Conservation and management.
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology
General Education Core Requirements:
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Writing II: Academic Writing or ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| MTH 135 or higher | College Algebra (except MTH 197 or 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| General Core Hours: | 16 |
Technology Core Requirements:
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| CHM 105 or CHM 160 or PHY 100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry or General Chemistry I or Survey of Physics | 4-5 |
| FGB 284 | International Business | 3 |
| ITC 299 | Technology Internship | 3 |
Select two of the following courses:
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6 | |
Select two of the following courses:
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6 | |
| Technology Core Hours: | 25-26 | |
| Technical Specialty: | 20-21 |
Technology specialty courses may be selected from any technology related department or other departments as long as the courses lend related support to the technology core or other specialty courses. All specialty courses must be approved by the Technology Department. Suggested courses are recommended below.
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Pre-Engineering
ECO 155 (3), CHM 105 (5), MTH 181 (3), MTH 261 (5), MTH 280 (5), or other approved courses. -
Industrial Management
Any of the following: ACC 201 (3), CHM 105 (5) or CHM 160 (4), ECO 155 (3), ECO 165 (3), MTH 181 (3), PSY 121 (3), PHI 115 (3), RIL 231 (3), QBA 237 (3), or other approved courses. -
Technology Management
(BAS) – ACC 201 (3), ECO 155 (3), PSY 121 (3), QBA 237 (3), or other approved courses.
| Total Hours Required: | 62 |
Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement
Completion of POST Law Enforcement Academy Training:
| LWE 190* | Basic Law Enforcement Academy I | 12 |
| LWE 191* | Basic Law Enforcement Academy II | 12 |
| POST Hours | 24 |
General Education Core Requirements:
| CHM 105 or PHY 100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry or Survey of Physics with Laboratory | 4 |
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| MTH 103 | Intermediate Algebra or above (except MTH 197 or 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PLS 251 | Foundations of Public Law | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| General Core Hours: | 26 |
Additional Specialization:
| CIS 101 or above | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| CJS 210 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LWE 110 | Criminal Interview and Investigation: The Art of Documentation | 3 |
| LWE 210 | Crime Scene Investigation and Photography | 3 |
| LWE 250 | Police Supervision and Management | 3 |
| Specialization Hours: | 15 |
| Total Hours Required: | 65 |
* This credit is awarded to the student following the successful completion of either Missouri Department of Public Safety POST Training or Missouri Department of Public Safety MRRC Point Schedule with the Peace Officer Certification Examination, and the completion of twelve (12) additional credit hours at Missouri State University-West Plains.
Students may take general education courses prior to completing the academy coursework.
Students seeking the Associate of Arts Degree and who need college credit for Criminal Justice courses should take the following courses:
Criminal Justice:
15 - 18 hours selected from the following courses:
| SOC 150+ | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 152+ | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 271 | The Community | 3 |
| SOC 284 | Social Movements | 3 |
| SOC 290+ | Sociology of Gender Roles | 3 |
| PLS 251 | Foundations of Public Law | 3 |
| PSY 274 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CJS 210+ | Intro to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
+ These courses are included in the requirements for a BS/BA comprehensive degree in Crime and Society offered on the Springfield campus.
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
General Education Core Requirements:
| BMS 110 | Concepts in Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| COM 115 or COM 205 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication Theory and Skills | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 103 or higher | Intermediate Algebra (except MTH 197 or 297) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 | 121 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| IDS110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 20 |
Respiratory Therapy Core:
| ALH 116 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| RST 120 | Introduction to Respiratory Care/The Respiratory Care Professional | 3 |
| RST 124 | Cardio-Pulmonary Anatomy and physiology | 2 |
| RST 130 | Microbiology for Respiratory Therapists | 2 |
| RST 210 | Respiratory Equipment and Therapeutics | 3 |
| RST 216 | Respiratory Pharmacology | 2 |
| RST 250 | Pediatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RST 280 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| RST 257 | Geriatric Respiratory Care | 2 |
| RST 232 | Mechanical Ventilation | 4 |
| RST 245 | Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics | 3 |
| RST 281 | Clinical Practicum II | 6 |
| RST 252 | Pulmonary Disease | 3 |
| RST 281 | Clinical Practicum II | 6 |
| RST 252 | Pulmonary Disease | 3 |
| RST 260 | Respiratory Care Special Procedures | 2 |
| RST 264 | Advanced Respiratory Care Theory | 3 |
| RST 282 | Clinical Practicum III | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Core Hours: | 46 |
| Total Hours Required: | 66 |
The Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy Degree consists of two academic years and one summer session. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Written Registry and Clinical Simulation exam. Both are required to receive the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist. The required courses are regularly reviewed and updated.
Essential abilities:
The following functional abilities or attributes are essential in order to meet the objectives for the AAS in Respiratory Therapy at Missouri State University-West Plains.
With reasonable accommodation the student must possess:
- Fine motor skills sufficient to perform skills such as picking up, grasping, and manipulating small objects with hands, and writing with a pen or pencil.
- Physical mobility and strength sufficient to move about on a nursing unit and participate in client care.
- Physical stamina sufficient to perform client care for the entire length of the clinical experience (8-12 hour shifts)
- Auditory ability sufficient for assessment of client health.
- Visual acuity sufficient to see objects up to 20 inches away and distinguish color.
- Reading ability sufficient to understand the written word at a minimum of a tenth grade level.
- Arithmetic competence that would allow the student to read and understand columns of writing; to tell time; to use measuring tools; and to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Emotional stability sufficient to assume responsibility/accountability for actions, to provide client with emotional support, to adapt to environmental stress, and to monitor own emotions.
- Analytical thinking sufficient to transfer knowledge from one situation to another, to problem solve, to prioritize tasks, and to use long-term and short-term memory.
- Critical thinking ability sufficient to exercise sound judgment through the sequencing of information and the identification of cause and effect relationships.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish rapport with clients and co-workers, and to respect the rights of others and the differences in clients.
- Communication skills sufficient to teach others, to explain procedure, to interact with others, and to convey information in writing.
- The student must adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA regulations of the University and of the clinical affiliates.
Admission eligibility:
Missouri State University’s admission criterion uses the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Actions statements found in the University’s policy section of the catalog. To be considered for admission each applicant must achieve a minimum Ranking Score of 52. All applicants will be considered competitively on an annual basis.
- Ranking score is computed by multiplying the ACT score by the GPA. Incoming freshmen and those with less than 12 college credit hours will have the ranking score computed using their high school GPA. The college GPA will be used for applicants with 12 hours or more. In some cases the admissions committee may elect to use the last 12 hours to compute the ranking score.
- Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.0 (C) average regardless of ranking score.
- Complete application instructions and requirements are found in the application packet available in the Respiratory Therapy Department, the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Admissions.
- The application deadline is September 30th of each year. Those accepted start the program in the spring semester following the application cycle.
Missouri State University-West Plains’ respiratory therapy program is seeking accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and is currently under review for accreditation. This program has approval from CoARC to admit and educate students under a Letter of Review issued June 30, 2005.
Associate of Applied Science in Viticulture
General Education Core Requirements:
| ARG 157 | Principles of Agricultural Mechanization | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biological Science | 4 |
| COM 115 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or MGT 286 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Writing II: Writing for the Professions | 3 |
| IDS 297 | Topics in Globalization | 2 |
| MTH 103 | Intermediate Algebra or higher except MTH 197) | 3 |
| PLS 101 | American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PHY 100 | Survey of Physics with Laboratory | 4 |
| QBA 237 | Basic Business Statistics | 3 |
| IDS 110 | The University in the Global Community | 1 |
| General Core Hours: | 32 |
Viticulture Core Requirements:
| VIN 111 | Vineyard Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| VIN 113 | Spring Viticulture Technology | 3 |
| VIN 115 | Summer Viticulture Technology | 3 |
| VIN 211 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| VIN 213 | Midwest Vineyard Management | 3 |
| Viticulture Elective | VIN 146 and VIN 147; or VIN 266 | 3 |
| ARG 215 | Soils | 3 |
| BIO 134 | General Botany | 4 |
| CHM 105 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| Viticulture Core Hours: | 31 |
| Total Hours Required: | 63 |
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy specific degree requirements for bachelor’s degrees.
Certificate in Viticulture
Viticulture Core Requirements:
| VIN 111 | Vineyard Establishment and Maintenance | 3 |
| VIN 113 | Spring Viticulture Technology | 3 |
| VIN 115 | Summer Viticulture Technology | 3 |
| VIN 211 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| VIN 213 | Midwest Vineyard Management | 3 |
| Viticulture Elective | VIN 146 and VIN 147; or VIN 266 | 3 |
| ARG 215 | Soils | 3 |
| BIO 134 | General Botany | 4 |
| CHM 105 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| CIS 101 | Computers for Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours Required: | 31 |