Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsTeacher Education, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, and Radiology.
LimitationsSome biology/chemistry labs may be limited.
Notable Academic Programs- Environmental Health and Safety - The Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health at MSSU is one of ONLY 30 environmental health degrees in the United States accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
- Engineering Technology - The Department of Engineering Technology (ET) provides programs designed to develop leaders in industry and society as a whole by providing a quality education to students that is application-oriented and connected to the needs of regional and global businesses.
- International Affairs/Relations - The International & Political Affairs program offers courses in political affairs, legal affairs, international affairs, geography, and global cultural affairs. There are some really interesting extracurricular activities, including Mock Trial, the Model United Nations, the Model European Union, and through the Political Science Association.
Unique Academic Programs
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is for anyone who is interested in teaching English overseas after graduation, regardless of your major. The need for qualified English teachers increases each year, and there are opportunities in nearly every country. The best teaching jobs typically require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certificate (or equivalent). The TEFL certificate requires the completion of four courses (12 credit hours): INTS 320 Teaching English Abroad I; INTS 321 Teaching English Abroad II; INTS 322 Teaching English Abroad Practicum; EDUC 380 Second Language Acquisition (or EDUC 385 Assessment for ELLs). INTS 320 and INTS 321 are offered in the fall and INTS 322 is offered in the spring. EDUC 380 is offered online during summer and spring semesters. If you came to MSSU for the fall and spring semesters, you could earn the TEFL certificate.
- Music/Jazz Studies - The Jazz Studies program offers numerous configurations of combos from trios to nonets. Each ensemble focuses on the study of jazz improvisation and jazz theory/harmony. There are currently three jazz combos and each performs numerous times each semester throughout the community. There is also the Southern Jazz Orchestra which performs the great music of the Count Basie Band, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Woody Herman Herds, Buddy Rich Band and Stan Kenton Orchestra, plus new, progressive, and contemporary literature.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Anthropology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Science, Botany/Plant Sciences, Broadcasting, Business Administration, Business Management, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Choral Music, Communication, Comparative Literature, Computer and Information Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Drawing, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Fiber, Textiles, and Weaving Arts, Finance/Banking, French, Geography, Geology, Government, Graphic Design, History, Human Resource Management, Illustration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Japanese, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Journalism, Kinesiology, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences, Literature, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Management, Music Theory and Composition, Nutrition, Organizational Communications, Painting, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Photo Journalism, Physical Education, Physical Sciences, Physics, Physiological Psychology, Political Science, Pre-Medicine, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Policy Studies, Radio and Television Studies, Sculpture, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Management/Administration, Studio Art, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Technical Writing, Zoology
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 07/07/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $3210.36.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18 ($267.53 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 18 ($267.53 per additional hour)
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002488-00
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$150 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Textbook Fee |
$14 |
Credit Hour |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$10 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Housing and meal costs can be found at https://residencelife.mssu.edu/pricing-information/
The Quads are not available for NSE students.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 07/07/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 16% living on campus
- Suite: $3460 (includes meals)
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $500
- Proximity to campus: 1
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingA full-year housing contract is required, unless the student is coming for only one semester. As for public transportation, there is a trolley stop on campus.
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansSee https://residencelife.mssu.edu/pricing-information/
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 07/07/22
Exchange with Canada - Health InsuranceStudents must purchase campus health insurance at $600 per semester.
Requirements
