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Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    53%
  • Majors Available
    114
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Retention Rate
    74%


AP Credit Policy

Students must supply the Office of Admissions with original score reports from the testing agency.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33ART 13-191 2D Design
3-D Art and Design33ART 13-192 Three-Dimensional Design
African American Studies33INCO 77-916
Art History33ART 13-102 Art Appreciation
Biology34BIOL 04-102 & 04-103 General Biology and Lab
Calculus AB34MATH 17-120 Calculus I
Calculus BC34MATH 17-120 Calculus I
49MATH 17-120 Calculus I and MATH 17-121 Calculus II
Chemistry49CHEM 24-114 & 24-115 General Chemistry I and Lab & CHEM 24-116 & 24-117 General Chemistry II and Lab
34CHEM 24-114 & 24-115 General Chemistry I and Lab
Comparative Government and Politics33POLS 34-310 Comparative Government
Computer Science A33CSIS 44-241 Computer Programming II
Computer Science Principles33CSIS 44-101 Foundations of Computing
Drawing33ART 13-120
English Language and Composition33ENGL 10-111 Composition I
English Literature and Composition33ENGL 10-908 Literature Equivalent
Environmental Science34BIOL 04-420 Environmental Issues
European History33HUM 26-103 Western Civilization II
French Language and Culture33LANG 14-131 French: Communication and Culture I
German Language and Culture33LANG 14-916 Humanistic Studies Northwest Core Equivalent
Human Geography33GEOG 32-101 Introduction to Geography
Latin33LANG 14-916 Humanistic Studies Northwest Core Equivalent
Macroeconomics33ECON 52-150 Principles of Macroeconomics
Microeconomics33ECON 52-151 Principles of Microeconomics
Music Theory43MUS 19-910 Fine Arts Equivalent
Physics 134PHYS 25-110 & 25-111 General Physics I and Lab
Physics 234PHYS 25-112 & 25-113 General Physics II and Lab
Physics C: Mechanics35PHYS 25-120 & 25-121 Fund. of Classical Physics I and Lab &
410PHYS 25-120/121, 25-230/231
Pre-Calculus35MATH 17-117
Psychology43PSYC 08-103 General Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture512LANG 14-141 Spanish: Communication and Culture I & LANG 14-142 Spanish: Communication and Culture II & LANG 14-242 Intermed. Spanish for Communication & Culture I & LANG 14-243 Intermed. Spanish for Communication & Culture II
36LANG 14-141 Spanish: Communication and Culture I & LANG 14-142 Spanish: Communication and Culture II
49LANG 14-141 Spanish: Communication and Culture I & LANG 14-142 Spanish: Communication and Culture II & LANG 14-242 Intermed. Spanish for Communication & Culture I
Spanish Literature and Culture33LANG 14-916 Humanistic Studies Northwest Core Equivalent
Statistics33MATH 17-114 General Statistics
United States Government and Politics43POLS 34-924 American Government Equivalent
United States History43HIST 33-905 American History Equivalent
World History: Modern33HUM 26-203 Patterns in World Societies Since 1500


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, and Master's

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
    • Advertising
    • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
    • Agricultural Communication/Journalism
    • Agricultural Teacher Education
    • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
    • Agriculture, General
    • Agronomy and Crop Science
    • Animal Sciences, General
    • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
    • Art Teacher Education
  • B

    • Behavioral Neuroscience
    • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
    • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
    • Business/Managerial Economics
    • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • C

    • Chemistry Teacher Education
    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Communication, General
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
    • Computer Teacher Education
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
    • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Criminology
    • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
    • Curriculum and Instruction
  • D

    • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
    • Dietetics/Dietitian
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Economics, General
    • Education, Other
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
    • Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • G

    • General Studies
    • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
    • Geography
    • Geology/Earth Science, General
    • Graphic Design
  • H

    • Health and Wellness, General
    • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    • History Teacher Education
    • History, General
    • Horticultural Science
    • Human Development and Family Studies, General
    • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • I

    • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • J

    • Journalism
    • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • M

    • Management Information Systems, General
    • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics, General
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music, General
  • O

    • Organizational Communication, General
  • P

    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
    • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
    • Philosophy
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Pre-Veterinary Studies
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Relations/Image Management
  • R

    • Radio and Television
    • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
    • Reading Teacher Education
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Rhetoric and Composition
  • S

    • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    • Secondary Education and Teaching
    • Secondary School Administration/Principalship
    • Social Psychology
    • Social Science Teacher Education
    • Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Sports Studies
    • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
    • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
    • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • W

    • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
    • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
    • Writing, General

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

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program


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