128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775

A member of the Missouri State University System, Missouri State University - West Plains is devoted to aiding students in their educational development. Found in 1963 as the West Plains Residence Center, the college was later formally recognized as an open admissions campus of Missouri State University. Today the school functions as an independent two-year institution of higher learning where students can get a jump-start on their careers or the educational foundation they need in order to transfer to a traditional four-year college or university.

Towards this end, Missouri State University - West Plains offers a variety of different courses that are available at different program levels. While students with an eye on higher education will appreciate the associate degree and transfer programs, career-minded individuals will find the job training and preparation they need thanks the certificate and associate degree programs.

This Missouri college's programs cover such fields and disciplines as: computer information systems, accounting, respiratory therapy, viticulture, enology, law enforcement, nursing, computer graphics and programming, management, and general agriculture.

Quick Facts:

Missouri State University - West Plains has been accredited by the Higher learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools.

This Missouri college's basketball team competes in Region XVI of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Students may also participate in golf, volleyball, and cheer team.

Missouri State University - West Plains participate in extracurricular groups and activities like the Student Missouri State Teachers Association, Student Nursing and Allied Health Association, Christian Campus House, Anime Viewers Anonymous, business and Professional Women, and Agricultural Club.

Missouri State University - West Plains also offers is courses at campuses in Houston and Mountain Grove, Missouri and China.

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