Missouri State University (MSU or MO State), formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,307 at its main campus in the fall semester of 2022. The school also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees, which had an enrollment of 1,744 in the fall semester of 2022. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia.
Missouri State University-Springfield provides robust academic pathways in Health Policy and Management within the College of Health and Human Services. While not a single department, this vital field is explored through programs like the Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a Health Administration emphasis, the Master of Public Health, and the Master of Health Administration. These interdisciplinary programs integrate foundational public health knowledge with essential management and administrative skills, offering a comprehensive understanding of how policies are developed and managed to improve population health outcomes. Students delve into healthcare finance, policy analysis, and organizational leadership, preparing them for diverse roles in hospitals, government health departments, and non-profit organizations, supported by experiential learning opportunities.
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