Northwest Missouri State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.Ed.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Master of Science in Education in Health & Physical Education: The Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance offers a Master of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education and a Master of Science in Recreation.

Master of Science in Education in Health & Physical Education: Students choosing to seek a Master of Science in Education degree may choose to complete course work leading to

- Teacher certification, or
- Non-teacher certification

Those seeking a Master of Science in Education may choose to complete course work in one of the following interest areas: Athletic Administration, Health Sciences, and Physical Education.

Accreditation:

Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Northwest has been an AQIP institution since 2005, and served as a pilot institution in the development of AQIP in the late 1990s. In addition to being accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwest programs are accredited by: • Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP) • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) • Council for the Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism& Related Professions (COAPRT) • Council for the Accreditation of the American Association ofFamily and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) • Missouri State Board of Education • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999