WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY...
- "I really love this program. Since I live in Joplin, a little over an hour away, the program allows me the flexibility I need, and I don't have the extra drive time taking valuable time away from my family. If it weren't for this program, I am sure I wouldn't have been so persistent in working in my master's." Ms Stephanie Goad, Class of 2008.
- "I just want to take a moment to thank you, the MSAS faculty, and other staff who work with this program. It has been a challenging and very rewarding two years as I've completed my degree. I have learned so much and have been extrememly impressed with the content of the courses, the communication and expertise of the faculty, and the way in which my individual needs were met along the way." Ms. Heather Devine, Class of 2005.
IN THE NEWS
- Two new options are being explored for the MS in Administrative Studies program. The Department of Political Science is considering a twelve hour option in Fire Service Administration. The Political Science and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology Departments are jointly considering the development of a twelve hour option in Homeland Security.
- Online enrollment is growing at approximately 30% per year. Find out why students find online learning an attractive alternative to the daily campus commute. Read the article, Why do students like online learning?
- Not all online degrees are equal and often the "buyer must beware." It's important that you choose your online degree carefully. "In recent interviews, current and former students in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington who studied at University of Phoenix online complained of instructional shortcuts, unqualified professors and recruiting abuse." New York Times, February 11, 2007 Read the article.
- A case in point, "Attorney says police chief, [and] canine earned degrees from same online school." Read the article.
- How to earn an additional $1.3 million! "A college master's degree is worth $1.3 million more in lifetime earnings than a high school diploma. . .." Read the article.
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