Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 16, 2025. The MOU expands graduate education opportunities for Missouri Southern students studying history through access to Missouri State’s Accelerated Master’s programs.
Under the agreement, qualified MSSU juniors and seniors may apply to select MSU Accelerated Master’s programs, enabling high-achieving undergraduates to begin graduate-level coursework while still completing their bachelor’s degrees.
“It’s been a pleasure to partner with faculty from Missouri State to make this pathway available for students who want to continue historical studies. It benefits our advanced students who are ready for the additional challenge of graduate coursework by connecting them to MSU’s more expansive course offerings. It also offers students a chance to earn a Master’s degree more quickly, opening up additional job opportunities,” said Dr. Megan Beaver, Professor of History at Missouri Southern State University.
MSU leaders expressed similar enthusiasm for the initiative.
“Missouri State is proud to partner with Missouri Southern to create this accelerated pathway for history students,” Dr. Johannes Strobel, dean of the Graduate College. “By working together, we are expanding access to graduate education and providing motivated undergraduates with a clear, efficient route to earning an advanced degree. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to student success, public affairs mission and to creating meaningful academic opportunities through collaboration.”
Participating students will gain dual-enrollment access to MSU libraries and student services while retaining nondegree-seeking status until they complete their undergraduate degrees
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