Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies
Springfield, MO
112
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Missouri State University / Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Education (MS Ed) | Elementary education | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Early childhood and family development |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 62 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73
Applied
41
Accepted
27
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 20th | May 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 20th | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 31 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
112
Total Graduate Students
83%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
16%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.46% |
| White or Caucasian | 84% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.68% |
| Unknown | 1.79% |
Gender
Male (6%)
Female (93%)
Faculty
13
Total faculty
Full-time (11)
Part-time (2)
Male (3)
Female (10)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Infant development, play advocacy, building mathematical concepts |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Contact
Dr. Denise Cunningham
Department Head
Email: cefs@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-8915
Fax: 417-836-8900
Department Head
Email: cefs@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-8915
Fax: 417-836-8900