Mississippi Valley State University, as a Carnegie Classified Master's University, provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in education, the arts and sciences, and professional studies. The University is driven by its commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, service, and research--a commitment resulting in a learner-centered environment that prepares critical thinkers, exceptional communicators, and service-oriented, engaged, and productive citizens. MVSU is fundamentally committed to positively impacting the quality of life and creating extraordinary educational opportunities for the Mississippi Delta and beyond.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at Mississippi Valley State University prepares students for professional social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Through the curriculum, the program instills in students advanced social work knowledge, values, and skills in a manner which enables students to work with diverse populations in a wide range of settings. Concurrently special emphasis is placed on social work practice with impoverished minorities living in rural regions, such as the Mississippi Delta in which the University is located and in the larger, diverse communities elsewhere. Within the framework of rural social work practice, the area of concentration is Child and Family Welfare.
In-State Tuition: $12,600
Out of State Tuition: $12,600
Credits: 30
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: Check with University
The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at Mississippi Valley State University prepares students for professional social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Through the curriculum, the program instills in students advanced social work knowledge, values, and skills in a manner which enables students to work with diverse populations in a wide range of settings. Concurrently special emphasis is placed on social work practice with impoverished minorities living in rural regions, such as the Mississippi Delta in which the University is located and in the larger, diverse communities elsewhere. Within the framework of rural social work practice, the area of concentration is Child and Family Welfare.
In-State Tuition: $25,200
Out of State Tuition: $25,200
Credits: 60
Completion: 36 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: Check with University
The Master of Science in Sport Administration program prepares individuals for leadership in the field of sport administration and management. Students have the option to choose from three concentrations: International Sport, Intercollegiate Sport, and Sport Leadership. It is the overall aim of the Sport Administration program to provide scholars and practitioners quality educational training that will enhance career opportunities in the sporting arena. The three emphases share a common core curriculum of 18 credit hours. Students are also required to take 6 credit hours related specifically to their concentration, a 3 credit hour elective, and a 6 credit hour supervised internship or thesis. The full program requires a total of 33 credit hours.
In-State Tuition: $13,860
Out of State Tuition: $13,860
Credits: 33
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Check with University
The Master of Science in Sport Administration program prepares individuals for leadership in the field of sport administration and management. Students have the option to choose from three concentrations: International Sport, Intercollegiate Sport, and Sport Leadership. It is the overall aim of the Sport Administration program to provide scholars and practitioners quality educational training that will enhance career opportunities in the sporting arena. The three emphases share a common core curriculum of 18 credit hours. Students are also required to take 6 credit hours related specifically to their concentration, a 3 credit hour elective, and a 6 credit hour supervised internship or thesis. The full program requires a total of 33 credit hours.
In-State Tuition: $13,860
Out of State Tuition: $13,860
Credits: 33
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Check with University
The Master of Science in Sport Administration program prepares individuals for leadership in the field of sport administration and management. Students have the option to choose from three concentrations: International Sport, Intercollegiate Sport, and Sport Leadership. It is the overall aim of the Sport Administration program to provide scholars and practitioners quality educational training that will enhance career opportunities in the sporting arena. The three emphases share a common core curriculum of 18 credit hours. Students are also required to take 6 credit hours related specifically to their concentration, a 3 credit hour elective, and a 6 credit hour supervised internship or thesis. The full program requires a total of 33 credit hours.
In-State Tuition: $13,860
Out of State Tuition: $13,860
Credits: 33
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Check with University
The Master of Science Degree program in Special Education is designed to prepare graduates to accept professional responsibilities at the elementary school and secondary school levels and to increase their leadership role as community change agents. Consistent with the larger Education Unit, this program not only adheres to the Conceptual Model of the Teacher as Holistic Transformer, but has as its goals the extension of the four expected outcomes of the model.
In-State Tuition: $15,120
Out of State Tuition: $15,120
Credits: 36
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: PRAXIS Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors
In-State Tuition: $15,912
Out of State Tuition: $15,912
Credits: 39
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors
In-State Tuition: $16,320
Out of State Tuition: $16,320
Credits: 40
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors
In-State Tuition: $17,136
Out of State Tuition: $17,136
Credits: 42
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors
In-State Tuition: $17,544
Out of State Tuition: $17,544
Credits: 43
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors. Students will also benefit from the faculty members who practiced the field of Environmental Health (EH) and sciences for many years. In the second half of the program, students will have to perform the internship (or) thesis work related to the EH area with the help of an on-campus or offsite mentor. Internship or thesis experience will help the student in sharpening the skills and advancing their career in chosen areas of EH.
In-State Tuition: $16,380
Out of State Tuition: $16,380
Credits: 39
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors. Students will also benefit from the faculty members who practiced the field of Environmental Health (EH) and sciences for many years. In the second half of the program, students will have to perform the internship (or) thesis work related to the EH area with the help of an on-campus or offsite mentor. Internship or thesis experience will help the student in sharpening the skills and advancing their career in chosen areas of EH.
In-State Tuition: $17,640
Out of State Tuition: $17,640
Credits: 42
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors. Students will also benefit from the faculty members who practiced the field of Environmental Health (EH) and sciences for many years. In the second half of the program, students will have to perform the internship (or) thesis work related to the EH area with the help of an on-campus or offsite mentor. Internship or thesis experience will help the student in sharpening the skills and advancing their career in chosen areas of EH.
In-State Tuition: $16,800
Out of State Tuition: $16,800
Credits: 40
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science in Environmental Health (MSEH) is an interdisciplinary program that has roots in several allied branches of science. Students who pursue the program will benefit from attaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for the industry, academia, and government sectors. Students will also benefit from the faculty members who practiced the field of Environmental Health (EH) and sciences for many years. In the second half of the program, students will have to perform the internship (or) thesis work related to the EH area with the help of an on-campus or offsite mentor. Internship or thesis experience will help the student in sharpening the skills and advancing their career in chosen areas of EH.
In-State Tuition: $18,060
Out of State Tuition: $18,060
Credits: 43
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The Master of Science Degree program in Elementary Education is designed to prepare students to accept professional responsibilities at the elementary school level and to increase their leadership role as community change agents
In-State Tuition: $14,688
Out of State Tuition: $14,688
Credits: 36
Completion: 24 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: PRAXIS Required
The Master of Science Degree program in Elementary Education is designed to prepare students to accept professional responsibilities at the elementary school level and to increase their leadership role as community change agents. Consistent with the larger education unit, this program not only adheres to the Conceptual Model of the Teacher as Holistic Transformer, but also has as its goals the extension of the four expected outcomes of the model.
In-State Tuition: $15,120
Out of State Tuition: $15,120
Credits: 36
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.75
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: PRAXIS Required
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice prepares graduate students for entry/supervisory level positions in the criminal justice field, including preparations for doctoral studies.
In-State Tuition: $14,688
Out of State Tuition: $14,688
Credits: 36
Completion: 18 months
GPA: Check with University
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: GRE Required
The Bioinformatics Program is a two-year, multi-disciplinary program in molecular biology, computer science, and mathematics designed to train students through a combination of core and advanced courses, workshops, lectures by leading scientists in various areas of bioinformatics, research/internships, and seminars. Emphasis is placed on providing high quality research experiences through close relations with scientists of the program and scientists from partnering institutions and industries.
In-State Tuition: $11,340
Out of State Tuition: $11,340
Credits: 27
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 3.0
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: Yes
Test Required: GRE Required
The rigors of an MBA program give the student the opportunity to acquire those managerial skills and competencies needed to efficiently and to effectively manage and to lead an organization or an entrepreneurial venture from a system’s perspective.
In-State Tuition: $12,240
Out of State Tuition: $12,240
Credits: 30
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Not Required
The rigors of an MBA program give the student the opportunity to acquire those managerial skills and competencies needed to efficiently and to effectively manage and to lead an organization or an entrepreneurial venture from a system’s perspective.
In-State Tuition: $12,240
Out of State Tuition: $12,240
Credits: 30
Completion: 24 months
GPA: 2.5
Letter of Recommendation: 3
Essay Required: No
Test Required: Not Required
Mississippi Valley State University, as a Carnegie Classified Master's University, provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in education, the arts and sciences, and professional studies. The University is driven by its commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, service, and research--a commitment resulting in a learner-centered environment that prepares critical thinkers, exceptional communicators, and service-oriented, engaged, and productive citizens. MVSU is fundamentally committed to positively impacting the quality of life and creating extraordinary educational opportunities for the Mississippi Delta and beyond.
Tuition $12,600
Degree Master
Accreditation CSWE
Modality On-campus