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Extended & Continuing Education Academic Programs & Locations The Extended Learning program at Southeast offers a wide variety of courses and programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In some cases, substantial course work may be completed at off-campus locations; however some course work may be required on campus depending on the individual's educational goals. In other cases, all course work towards a degree is offered at the off-campus location through a combination of on-site instruction, instruction by ITV and Web courses.
BUSINESS: ORGANIZATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (B.S.B.A. Degree completion program) The major in organizational administration leads to the B.S. degree in Business Administration and prepares individuals for a wide variety of professional opportunities in the world of business management -- from the multifaceted responsibilities of a small or family-owned business to the complex skills required to enter the larger corporate environment. The BSBA degree at Southeast is accredited by the AACSB International Association of Management. Courses are offered each semester at the locations below. In addition, many required courses are offered through Southeast Online. Program Locations:
For information: contact Ms. Mishea Culbreath, Harrison College of Business Advising Center, at (573) 651-5090; e-mail businessadvising@semo.edu.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (B.S. Degree) Child Care and Guidance offers course work designed for those seeking management careers in the day care or nursery school environment. Individuals may use course work towards state certification in child care, the two-year associate's degree or bachelor's degree. The emphasis is on bachelor's-level training. Locations listed below are tentative depending on demand. Program Locations:
For information: contact Dr. Shahrokh Shafaie, Northern Coordinator, at (573) 651-2258.
COMMUNICATION (B.S. selected upper division courses) Program Locations:
COUNSELING (Master and Specialist courses) The program in counseling uses on-site, ITV and Web-based instruction to deliver all course work for the master's degree in the off-campus setting. Individuals take two courses each semester, including the summers, to complete the required 42 to 48 semester hours in about three years. Both the community counseling and school counseling options are available. Admission to the community counseling track requires: 24 undergraduate hours in psychology or 30 hours of psychology and sociology. Admission to the school counseling track requires teaching certification at the appropriate level or additional course work as prescribed by the academic department. Cohort Modeling: The counseling master's program is offered on a cohort model. All students in a given cohort begin, track through and complete the curriculum cycle as an entity. Admission after the beginning of a cohort cycle is not normally advised; however, interested individuals should contact the academic department to inquire about plans for future cohort groups. The Malden/Kennett Cohort (began Spring 2003). Courses alternate between the regional campuses at Malden and Kennett. For information: contact Southeast Missouri State University - Malden, Ms. Lisa Webb, Academic Coordinator, at (573) 276-4577; e-mail lwebb@semo.edu or Southeast Missouri State University - Kennett, Ms. Karen Tucker, Academic Advisor, at (573) 888-0513; e-mail ktucker@semo.edu. Future Cohorts: Off-campus programs for the Poplar Bluff and Park Hills areas are under consideration in the near future. For information on these and other off-campus program plans: contact Dr. Verl Pope, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, at (573) 651-2399; e-mail vpope@semo.edu.
Beginning Fall 2008, the B.S. in Criminal Justice Degree will be offered in a cohort format to regional campuses in Kennett, Malden, Sikeston and Perryville. In the cohort program, students are expected to begin and complete the Criminal Justice courses together over a two year period. Program Locations:
For information: contact Dr. John Wade, Chairperson, Department of Criminal Justice, at (573) 651-2541; e-mail jwade@semo.edu.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (M.S. courses) For the practicing profession in law enforcement and corrections, criminal justice offers off-campus course work that may be applied toward the M.S. degree in Criminal Justice. Off-campus courses are delivered by ITV and by on-site instructors. Some course work must be completed on campus. Program Location:
For information: contact Dr. John Wade, Chairperson, Department of Criminal Justice, at (573) 651-2541; e-mail jwade@semo.edu.
The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling offers graduate courses in a variety of locations throughout the Southeast service region for professional teachers seeking career advancement into school administration as either a principal or superintendent. Individuals can complete essentially all degree requirements by attending courses at two or more locations. In addition, broad-based development of Web courses is ongoing. Current Course Locations in the Service Region: Annapolis at South Iron High School For Information: For locations north of Cape Girardeau: contact Dr. Robert Webb, North Coordinator, at (573) 756-2640; e-mail robert.webb@charter.net. For locations south of Cape Girardeau: contact Dr. Ray Dowdy, South Coordinator, at (573) 624-4066; e-mail rdowdy@semo.edu. Three Rivers Community College at Poplar Bluff: contact Ms. Lisa Webb, Academic Coordinator for Southeast at Three Rivers, at (573) 840-9135; e-mail mailto:lwebb@semo.edu
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (B.S. Degree completion courses & selected upper division courses) The major in elementary education leads to the B.S. degree and serves to provide top-level training and experiential learning for those seeking a career in teaching grades 1-5. The degree completion programs in Malden and Perryville are daytime programs designed for individuals prepared for full-time study involving two to three days per week; however, the program in Kennett and Poplar Bluff are full-time evening programs to serve the fully employed adult student. All students complete the junior year through off-campus courses. Course work is also available off campus for the senior year, but students may find it beneficial to take some on-campus courses depending on area of emphasis. Daytime Program Locations:
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GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S. Degree) Individuals whose career goals require a broad-based academic preparation without a specific major and/or minor field will find the B.G.S. degree appealing because of its wide flexibility of curriculum. Rather than completing a 30+ hour major, students select from the broadest possible selection of lower- and upper-division course work. The Bachelor of General Studies, all needed courses will be available through the internet with Southeast Online and/or in conjunction with on-site courses. Individuals can combine Web courses with off-campus offerings at any of the University's regional campuses and sites. Program Locations:
For other locations and information: contact: Ms. Joyce Becker, Director of Extended & Continuing Education, at (573) 651-2189; e-mail jbecker@semo.edu. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (B.S. Degree completion program) The B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology is intended to prepare those with technical Associate of Applied Science Degrees interested in or already involved in technical fields and environments for supervisory and management positions in industry and manufacturing. Southeast's off-campus degree completion program started as a cooperative agreement with St. Louis Community College and the University of Missouri -- St. Louis, and has expanded to include other academic institutions. Program Locations:
For information: contact Mr. Brett Richardson, Southeast Program Coordinator, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley Campus, at (314) 513-4311; e-mail brichardson@semo.edu or http://www.semo.edu/iet/academics/cooperative.htm.
The M.S. Degree in Industrial Technology prepares supervisors and managers in industry and manufacturing for even more challenging career positions. All courses may be completed off-campus and online. Program Location:
For information: contact Mr. Brett Richardson, Southeast Program Coordinator, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley Campus, at (314) 513-4311; e-mail brichardson@semo.edu or http://www.semo.edu/iet/academics/cooperative.htm.
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The master's in secondary education is designed for practicing teachers who wish to enhance their understanding of the educational process and expand their skills in the operation of the successful learning environment. As well, graduate-level training in secondary education is useful to those seeking preparation in school administration. The curriculum combines professional education courses with graduate-level content area courses. Most professional education courses are offered off campus through on-site, ITV and Web instruction. Students normally take content area courses on campus. Cohort Modeling: The secondary education master's program is offered on a cohort model. All students in a given cohort begin, track through and complete the curriculum cycle as an entity. Admission after the beginning of a cohort cycle is not normally advised; however, interested individuals should contact the academic department to inquire about plans for future cohort groups. The Bootheel Cohort: courses are offered in Malden and Kennett. For information: contact Southeast Missouri State University - Malden, Ms. Lisa Webb, Academic Coordinator, at (573) 276-4577; e-mail lwebb@semo.edu or Southeast Missouri State University - Kennett, Ms. Karen Tucker, Academic Advisor, at (573) 888-0513; e-mail ktucker@semo.edu. The Ozark Cohort: courses are offered in Poplar Bluff, Winona, Piedmont and Annapolis. For information: contact Southeast Missouri State University - Malden, Ms. Lisa Webb, Academic Coordinator, at (573) 276-4577; e-mail lwebb@semo.edu. Future Cohorts -- Park Hills: tentative plans are being made to begin an off-campus cohort with an emphasis in educational technology. For information: contact Dr. Robert Webb, North Coordinator, at (573) 756-2640; e-mail robert.webb@charter.net or Dr. Simin Cwick, Department Chairperson, Middle and Secondary Education, at (573) 651-5965; e-mail scwick@semo.edu.
SOCIAL WORK (B.S. Cohort Program) Social Work degree is available in an evening cohort format. Students begin and complete courses in a predetermined schedule. The current cohort at Kennett will conclude in 2009. Program Locations:
For information: contact Dr. Michael Parker, Chairperson, Department of Social Work, at (573) 651-2004; e-mail mparker@semo.edu. UNIVERSITY STUDIES (B.S. selected lower and upper division courses) "University Studies" is the general education program at Southeast and constitutes about one third of a baccalaureate degree program. It is that part of the collegiate curriculum that acquaints the student with a wide range of topics that provides individuals with a broad-based, well-rounded interdisciplinary education. Program Locations:
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (selected Undergraduate and Graduate courses) Program Locations:
For information: contact the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, at (573) 651-2104. |
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