Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed 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.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAnthropology: Anthropology
Area Studies: Chinese Studies (minor), International Studies, Japanse Studies (minor)
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Fiber-Fabric, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Athletics: Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Botany/Plant Sciences, Human Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology
Business: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, International Business, Logistics, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing
Chemistry: Biochemical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry
Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Electronic Media News, Electronic Media Production and Management, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Journalism and Contemporary Media, Mass Communication, Newspapers, Organizational Communication, Photo Journalism, Print Media, Radio and Television Studies, Television, Writing/Editing
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences
Earth Sciences: Geology, Physical Sciences, Science
Economics: Economics
English: Creative Writing, English, Literature, Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Writing
Foreign Language: Chinese (some courses), English as a Foreign Language, French, Japanese (some courses), Spanish
General Studies: Spanish Literature
Geography and Urban Studies: Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Spatial Geographic Information Science, Urban Studies
Geology: Geology
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Science
International Studies: International Studies
Mathematics: Computation Science, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Mathematics-Physics, Pure Math
Music: Choral Music
Performing Arts: Acting, Choral Music, Directing, Music, Music Industry, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Performance, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Production
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Ethics, Philosophy
Physics: Physics
Political Science: American Political Science, Government, International Affairs/Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs, Public Policy Studies
Psychology: Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Sociology
Technology: Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology
Theater: Performance and Directing
Tuition / Fees
-- 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 (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 07/16/19.
- Estimated cost: $3644.
- 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 (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) 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 (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 15 ($242.96 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 15 ($242.96 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 07/16/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$150 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$10 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Textbook Fee |
$14 |
Credit Hour |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Housing and meal costs can be found at https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/residence-life/pricinginformation.php
The Quads are not available for NSE students.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $600 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A 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 Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002488-00
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
