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  Mountain State University
609 S Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 258019003
General information
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(304) 253-7351 Ext.
(866) 367-6781 Ext.
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Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 4,404 (2005)
2006-07 Undergraduate application fee:$25.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2006-072005-062004-05
In-State$6,000$5,880$5,400
Out of State$6,000$5,880$5,400
Books and Supplies$1,530$1,530$1,240
On-Campus
Room and board$5,636$5,526$5,172
Other Expenses$4,000$4,000$4,000
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2004-2005

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 57% $3,182
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 9% $3,038
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 16% $3,055
Loans to students 69% $5,156
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor of Science
Administration of Criminal Justice
Mountain State University

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

-Implement creative leadership skills in criminal justice organizations.
-Create positive changes in criminal justice organizations through critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and application of change and systems theories.
-Transform beliefs and attitudes abo...

Associate degree
Secondary Teacher Preparation (A.A.)
Mountain State University

The secondary teacher preparation program consists of studies that prepare students for transfer to complete their bachelor’s degree and other state requirements for teacher certification. Early planning is necessary to ensure that your curriculum meets the requirements of the program in which you plan to complete y...

Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.)
Mountain State University

$21,000 Estimated Additional Costs: $788 Health physical Drug screening Criminal background investigation BLS certification (includes CPR) PTA Program text books Name pins Graduation pin Graduation fee ...

Associate degree
Office Administration (Certificate)
Mountain State University

The Associate of Science degree in office administration is offered with concentrations in medical secretarial science or secretarial science. It is offered through distance learning as well as traditional classroom study; see the Options for Extended and Distance Education section for details. Medical Secretarial Science ...

Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.)
Mountain State University

Why choose Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)? Creative people who enjoy working in the medical profession are often drawn to OTA; many of our students have backgrounds in psychology or the arts. If you’re flexible and enjoy helping others, a 2-year Associate degree in occupational therapy may be just the career you&rsqu...

Associate degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Associate degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Associate degree
Medical Assisting (A.S.)
Mountain State University

1 student/teacher ratio. Our program incorporates classroom, computer laboratory, clinical laboratory, and clinical field experiences. We have a well-equipped clinical laboratory/classroom with examination room manikins, examination beds/tables, EKG machine, venipuncture chair, venipuncture arm, and much more. We also have an administrative clas...

Associate degree
Information Technology, Web Site Design (A.S.)
Mountain State University

A.S. in Information Technology—Web Site Design The Associate of Science in information technology—Web site design provides a foundation in information technology as well as specialized coursework in such areas as Web design, Web media, and e-commerce. Core and Concentrat...

Associate degree
Human Resources Management (A.S.)
Mountain State University

The associate degree program in human resource management can offer preparation for an entry-level HR position, supplementary studies for those working in other fields whose duties include human resource management, or a foundation for additional study toward a bachelor’s degree. Suggested Sequence First Year Fall ...

Associate degree
General Studies (A.A., A.S.)
Mountain State University

The general studies program provides an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts curriculum for students who are undecided or who wish to study in a field outside the University’s established academic programs. Students who plan to enroll in a school of dentistry, medicine, or pharmacy should plan their curriculum with the assistan...

Associate degree
General Engineering (A.S.)
Mountain State University

The A.S. curriculum in general engineering prepares students to continue their engineering studies through the bachelor’s level as required for certification. The curriculum consists of general engineering studies that prepare students for transfer to a program where they can complete a bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, ...

Associate degree
Fire Science + Fire-fighting
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Associate degree Fire Science + Fire-fighting: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types ...

Associate degree
Fire Science (A.S.)
Mountain State University

The fire science program educates students in the science of fire prevention and control by emphasizing the development of their knowledge and understanding of fire safety, causes, and suppression. Students are prepared for positions as a full-time or volunteer firefighter; industrial safety team member; or employee of an insurance ...

Associate degree
Emergency Medical Services (A.S.)
Mountain State University

The EMS curriculum is designed for working paramedics who want to expand their professional opportunities with a college degree. It provides 40 hours of credit for those with current NREMT registration and an additional 6 hours based on documentation of additional learning. With this 46 hours of credit (awarded at no charge ...

Associate degree
Elementary Teacher Preparation (A.A.)
Mountain State University

9 ART 108 Art Education 3 ENGL 300 Children’s Literature 3 HIST 207 W.Va. History 3 MUSC 108 Music for Teachers 3 SOCI 201 Intro to Sociology 3 Total 19 Degree total 67  


Associate degree
Culinary Arts + Chef Training
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Associate degree Culinary Arts + Chef Training: A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising...

Associate degree
Business Administration, Management (A.S., B.S.)
Mountain State University

The B.S. in business administration is offered with concentrations in finance, hospitality, management, and marketing. The program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter a professional business career or to pursue graduate study in business. Degree requirements include 51 semester hours of business core cou...

Associate degree
Banking and Financial Support Services
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Associate degree Banking and Financial Support Services: A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations skills, b...

Bachelor degree
Social Work (B.S.W.)
Mountain State University

"Do you enjoy helping people?" It's one of the first questions we ask students interested in social work. If the answer is "yes," a career in social work offers you a broad range of options in terms of the different types of jobs available and the different populations served. We're looking for people who real...

Bachelor degree
Religious Studies (B.A.)
Mountain State University

The religious studies program is built around the central themes relating to spiritual questions and the ways in which the world’s major religions address such questions to give graduates a solid knowledge of the history, philosophy, and sociology of religions. A flexible look at questions and research juxtaposes the world&rs...

Bachelor degree
Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N. Pathway)
Mountain State University

The RN-to-B.S.N. pathway is designed for working RNs and provides for flexible course scheduling. To qualify for admission, applicants must have graduated from an accredited or state-approved associate degree or diploma program and hold a current unrestricted RN license. Applications must include official RN program transcripts. T...

Bachelor degree
Nursing (L.P.N. to B.S.N. Pathway)
Mountain State University

BIOL 222 Nutrition 3 HLTH 103 Intro to Health Sciences 2 HLTH 103L Intro to Health Sciences Lab 1 HLTH 211 Medical Terminology 3 IT 100 Intro to Computers 1 NURS 211 Basic Concepts of Nursing 2 NURS 211B Basic Concepts Practicum 1 NURS 211L Basic Concepts Lab 2 NURS 215 Intr...

Bachelor degree
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Mountain State University


ACT cumulative score of at least 20
High school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
One high school course with a grade of C or better in each of the following subjects: algebra, biology, and one laboratory science
Other measures may be considered or required. Applicants’ academic records, particularly in t...

Bachelor degree
Nursing (B.A./B.S to B.S.N. Pathway)
Mountain State University

Those who already hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in another field with a GPA of 2.5 or better can prepare to move into the nursing profession with this pathway, which is structured to fit around full-time employment. Applicants with a significant number of college credit hours and a GPA of at least 3.0 may be considered on a c...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Studies, Business Studies (B.A.)
Mountain State University

Computer proficiency 3 English 6 Communication skills 3 Humanities and fine arts 6 Mathematics 3 Natural sciences 6 Social sciences 9 Total 36 Liberal Arts Electives Complete 18 semester hours, with an overall average of C or better, in areas commonly associated with the liberal arts. Elective areas include art, co...

Bachelor degree
Health Science
Mountain State University

The School of Health Sciences offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs in health care and health sciences as well as certificates of specialization and the undergraduate component of an entry-level master’s degree program in physician assistant. A preprofessional year option offers preparation for most majors in the Scho...

Bachelor degree
Health Education and Wellness (B.S.)
Mountain State University

The B.S. program in health education and wellness is designed for health care providers who already have an associate degree in a health or human services-related field and wish to prepare for a managerial, educational, or health promotion and wellness role in a community setting. The program provides background in the prevention of ...

Bachelor degree
Culinary Arts + Chef Training
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Culinary Arts + Chef Training: A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising ...

Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration: A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law en...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; compute...

Bachelor degree
Computer Networking (B.S.)
Mountain State University

These days, it’s hard to pick up a newspaper or watch TV without hearing about some new technological advance that will make our lives easier, more enjoyable, or generate new revenue for our companies. The continuous growth of the computer industry allows Information Technology graduates many opportunities for financially rew...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be conf...

Bachelor degree
Business and Technology
Mountain State University

The School of Business and Technology offers programs of study in business and technical fields at the certificate, associate, and bachelor’s levels. Each program prepares students for challenging positions in business and industry, education, and government organizations; provides them with the managerial and technical skills to ide...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration, Management (A.S., B.S.)
Mountain State University

The B.S. in business administration is offered with concentrations in finance, hospitality, management, and marketing. The program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter a professional business career or to pursue graduate study in business. Degree requirements include 51 semester hours of business core cou...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration, Hospitality (B.S.)
Mountain State University

The B.S. in business administration is offered with concentrations in finance, hospitality, management, and marketing. The program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter a professional business career or to pursue graduate study in business. Degree requirements include 51 semester hours of business core cou...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration, Finance (B.S.)
Mountain State University

The B.S. in business administration is offered with concentrations in finance, hospitality, management, and marketing. The program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter a professional business career or to pursue graduate study in business. Degree requirements include 51 semester hours of business core cou...

Bachelor degree
Biology (B.S)
Mountain State University

Health Science Careers BIOL 215 Human Anat & Physiology 4 BIOL 215L Human Anat & Physiology 1 BIOL 216 Human Anat & Physiology 4 BIOL 216L Human Anat & Physiology 1 BIOL 219 Microbiology 3 BIOL 219L Microbiology Lab 1 BIOL 330 Human Genetics 3 BIOL 420 Compar...

Bachelor degree
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Other
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences, General category.

Bachelor degree
Banking and Financial Support Services
Mountain State University

General Description for:
Mountain State University Bachelor degree Banking and Financial Support Services: A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations skills, bu...

Bachelor degree
Aviation
Mountain State University

AVIA 480 Human Factors in Flight 3 AVIA 481 Aviation Psychology 3 AVIA 482 Aviation Mktg and Mgt I 3 AVIA 483 Air Transportation 3 AVIA 484 Flight Crew Leadership 3 AVIA 485 Aviation Economics 3 AVIA 486 Aviation Mktg and Mgt II 3 AVIA 487 Aviation Security 3 Total required coursework 78 ...

Bachelor degree
Administration of Criminal Justice (B.S.) Degree Completion Program
Mountain State University

A Strategic Approach 3 ADCJ 440 Problem Solving Practicum 3 Total 12 ADCJ total 48 Gen education requirements 36 Electives 44 Degree total 128


Masters Degrees
Physician Assistant
Mountain State University

observation, communication, motor, intellectual, behavioral, and social. Observation. The candidate must be able to observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences, visual presentations in lectures and laboratories, laboratory evidence and microbiologic cultures, microscopic studies of microorganisms, and tissues in normal a...

Masters Degrees
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Mountain State University

Why become an FNP? Most nurses who come to the FNP program are looking for flexibility. Whether it’s the freedom to control your own schedule, be your own boss, or operate an independent practice, your options multiply as an advanced practice nurse. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you’ll serve as a primary c...

Masters Degrees
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Mountain State University

Why become a CRNA? It's estimated that CRNAs administer approximately 65% of the 26 million anesthetics given to patients in the United States each year. CRNAs are the sole anesthesia providers for many rural hospitals in the United States, enabling these healthcare facilities to offer obstetrical, surgical, and trauma stabilization...

Master's degree
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
Mountain State University

What Is Strategic Leadership? The Strategic Leadership program at MSU will help you attain the skills and knowledge to work more effectively with people, organizational systems, and complex information-critical factors in you and your company's success. The program's objectives embody development of a leadership skill set, strateg...

Master's degree
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Mountain State University

• take patient histories, • conduct physical exams, • diagnose and treat illnesses, • counsel on preventive care, • order and interpret tests, and • assist in surgery. In most states, including West Virginia, Physician Assistants can write prescriptions. What can I study? At MSU, ...

Master's degree
Master of Science in Nursing
Mountain State University

Why choose graduate study in Nursing? Are you an RN looking for a new challenge? Looking for more autonomy in your day-to-day work? Many people find an MSU Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) is the ticket to a new direction in the field they love. Why M.S.N. at MSU? MSU offers great flexibility in hel...

Master's degree
Master of Health Science
Mountain State University

The graduate program in health science can prepare those in traditional health care fields for advanced work, particularly in education or administration. It also provides options for those within related specialties, such as safety officers and advisors, occupational health nurses, safety and training coordinators, risk managers, occu...

Master's degree
Master of Criminal Justice Administration
Mountain State University

As professional standards in criminal justice continue to rise, more and more administrators are finding that they need not only professional skills but also advanced proficiency in such areas as analysis, communication, and leadership. The M.C.J.A. program helps criminal justice professionals develop those skills across a broad ...

Master's degree
Master of Arts or Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Mountain State University

Methodology, Content, and Perspective. Phase I: Methodology (3 hours) You begin by developing a detailed degree plan for proposal to the program. This proposal, based on your research, tells what you plan to learn in the Content phase and how you plan to demonstrate that learning in the Perspective phase. The degree plan ...

Certificates/Undergraduate Certificate
Gerontology (Certificate)
Mountain State University

An undergraduate certificate in gerontology is available to students in any major and provides a credential documenting a working interdisciplinary knowledge of gerontology. It requires 32 credits of coursework and field experience, with a GPA of 3.0 in certificate coursework. Requirements GERO 401 Multidisc...

 
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