Learn the lore of our land
If you are interested in the diverse social, environmental, and cultural features of the Ozarks region, you should consider this 15-hour, graduate-level experience.
Ozarks Studies Certificate Program
Certificate in Ozarks Studies
Kristene Sutliff, Certificate Advisor
Siceluff Hall, Room 215A; Phone (417) 836-4804
KrisSutliff@MissouriState.edu
Program Description
The interdisciplinary certificate in Ozarks Studies provides a 15-hour graduate-level experience in the diverse social, environmental, and cultural features of the Ozarks region. The certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to advance their careers or to continue a life of learning about the region.
Admission Criteria
A student must be admitted to the Graduate College and have all course work approved by the Program Director.
Required Courses (15 hours total)
Note: All courses taken for the Certificate in Ozarks Studies require work focusing on the Ozarks.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HST 796 | Readings in History | 1-3 hrs |
| GRY 697 | Special Topics in Geography | 1-5 hrs |
| ENG 683 | Themes in Folkloristics | 3 hrs |
Plus a minimum of 3 hours taken from:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GRY 696 | Topical Issues in Education | 1-5 hrs |
| GRY 610 | Applications in Sustainability Geotourism | 3 hrs |
| PLN 674 | Open Space Planning | 3 hrs |
Plus a minimum of 3 hours taken from:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 696 | Directed Readings in Anthropology | 1-3 hrs |
| SOC 697 | Directed Readings in Sociology | 1-3 hrs |
Completion Requirements
During the semester preceding completion of the certificate, student must submit for review a portfolio containing 2 (two) copies of all Ozarks focused assignments completed for the certificate. Portfolios will be given a “pass,” “request for further information”, or “fail” by the Ozarks Studies Committee. Courses must be completed with a 3.00 GPA.
