Missouri State University: West Plains
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available28
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate63%
AP Credit Policy
Missouri State University-West Plains recognizes the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and awards credit in the following areas:
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 100, 101 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 100, 101 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 102 |
| 4 | 4 | BIO 121 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MTH 261 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MTH 261, 280 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 160 |
| 5 | 9 | CHM 160, 170, 175 | |
| 4 | 7 | CHM 160, 170 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 115 or electives |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 110 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG 110 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 155 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 165 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 | PHY 203 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHY 203 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY 121 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PLS 101 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HST 121, 122 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HST 103, 104 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminology
E
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
F
- Food Science
G
- General Studies
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Horticultural Science
I
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Information Technology
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
P
- Pre-Nursing Studies
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
V
- Viticulture and Enology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
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