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The University of Missouri-Columbia was founded in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River, the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory.

MU Direct provides courses and certificate/degree programs anytime, anywhere.

-Work from home by taking Internet courses.
-Take condensed, intensive courses that allow students to work swiftly in shorter time spans
-Enroll in semester-long courses available for those who prefer to take more time.

MU Direct offers an outstanding faculty.

University faculty members teach in their areas of expertise for the majority of courses offered. Flexibility in scheduling is a hallmark of the courses and degree programs offered through MU Direct. Instruction time meets the standards set by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and credit is awarded on the semester hour system. Various schools, colleges and departments also are accredited by their respective professional associations and accrediting agencies.

How It Works

All online courses require interaction with other students and faculty. Students are expected to have daily access to Internet and e-mail. The online courses are structured so that they look like a web site with a row of buttons down the side. They are accessible from a computer with an Internet connection, as long as you have your password and user ID, which is given to you before the course starts.

To get to different parts of your course, you click on one of the buttons on the side. The buttons take you to the place where your syllabus is, to your assignments, supplementary materials (like what you would have for lectures in a face-to-face classroom), and to the communications portion, where you can e-mail other students and your instructor and also participate in the threaded discussion board.

The courses run during the regular semester, and are organized on a weekly basis, meaning you usually have a week to complete readings in your textbook or from outside sources, complete and send (by e-mail) any assignments that are due that week, and participate in the discussion board (also called "forum").

A threaded discussion takes the place of what occurs in a classroom, where instructors ask questions or want students to comment on information they are reading or learning about. This is the place where student-to-student and student-teacher interaction takes place. Students read the question and then respond by e-mail. When you submit your response, it is "posted," meaning it is put on the site with your name, along with the time and date you submitted it. Another student can come to the course site many hours or days later and read what you have said. He or she then can respond to your statement or choose to start a new "thread." As you can see, it really helps if you plan to "get into the class" periodically throughout the week so you can keep up with where the discussion is going!

Feedback from our students about online learning:

"This being the fourth online course I have taken, I feel at ease with this delivery method. It allows me to work at it when normally you couldn't. It can be fit into my work schedule, and it allows for flexibility. Time can be spent working rather than driving."

"This course was better than I expected. The class interaction during discussion was excellent."

"I have taken other online courses and have enjoyed them all. Once again, the course not only met my expectations but also exceeded them. Great course!"

"This was my first online course, and I have been pleased as punch with the whole thing. The workload is challenging, but manageable, and the content has been very useful to me. I am eager to sign up for the next semester."

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Master of Education Technology in Schools	University of Missouri
The Educational Technology emphasis area prepares educators and technologists for excellence and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of technology in education, training and performance support. We seek individuals who are committed to life-long learning and who aspire to use advanced technology to improve human...

Doctors Degree Information Science and Learning Technologies	University of Missouri
Doctoral study in information science and learning technologies focuses on defining, understanding, and expanding the intersection of information and learning. Areas of inquiry are manifest from two perspectives: human and technological. These two perspectives share the common purpose of designing systems and services for information and learnin...

Certificate in Digital Media	University of Missouri
The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies is proud to offer the 15 credit hour Certificate Program in Digital Media. This degree program is designed to build expertise in digital media design and production , which are valued skills in many professional fields. You will gain knowledge of the underlying theories of design and lear...

Master of Education Special Education-Literacy Focus	University of Missouri
The 33-hour online master of education degree with a focus in literacy was designed and intended for practicing teachers who have completed undergraduate teacher education degree programs and wish to pursue a master's degree online. ------------------------ The Literacy Focus Area The 12-hour literacy focus assists K-12 classroom ...

Master of Education Special Education-Social Studies Focus	University of Missouri
The 33-hour online master of education degree with a focus in social studies was designed and intended for practicing teachers who have completed undergraduate teacher education degree programs and wish to pursue a master's degree online. --------------------------------------------- The Social Studies Focus Area

Master of Education School Mental Health Practices	University of Missouri
The online master of education's degree program with a focus in mental health is designed for professionals who work with children and adolescents in the schools. This degree program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to address the significant mental health issues facing today's schools. Professionals wi...

Education Specialist School Mental Health Practices	University of Missouri
The distance learningal specialist degree with a focus in mental health is designed for professionals who work with children and adolescents in the schools, and have completed a master's degree program in a related field. To earn the EdSp degree, students will complete 30 hours from among the available courses. Students are required to collabora...

Radiography Degree Completion Program	University of Missouri
Students entering the Degree Completion Program in Radiography must have graduated from an accredited degree program in Radiography and passed the national certifying examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Those coming from an associate degree program will automatically transfer their credits for the courses in r...

Master of Arts Journalism Media Management	University of Missouri
The world's oldest and best-known journalism school makes a quality professional education accessible to working journalists through its online master's degrees. A degree from the Missouri School of Journalism opens doors of opportunity worldwide. Join an influential group of alumni, including many industry executives, innovators and ...

Master of Arts Journalism Strategic Communications	University of Missouri
The world's oldest and best-known journalism school makes a quality professional education accessible to working journalists through its online master's degrees. degree from the Missouri School of Journalism opens doors of opportunity worldwide. Join an influential group of alumni, including many industry executives, innovators and a...

Master of Arts Library Science	University of Missouri
The mission of the library science emphasis area within the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies is to transform thought and, through thought, action in libraries and information environments. The degree program seeks to accomplish this mission by three means: through the education of students, by conducting and interpreting i...

Education Specialist Educational Technology Specialist	University of Missouri
Building on a Master's degree, the purpose of the Education Specialist (EdS) emphasis area in Educational Technology is to prepare educators and technologists for excellence and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of educational technology resources and interventions. While some EdS students have Master's degrees in Educati...

Bachelor of Health Science Respiratory Therapy Degree Completion	University of Missouri
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Respiratory Therapy degree completion program, which combines online course work and community-based clinical experience, is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Students take core respiratory therapy course work via the Internet, which offers many of the same experiences as traditional classroom learnin...

Master of Education Network Learning Systems	University of Missouri
The Educational Technology emphasis area prepares educators and technologists for excellence and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of technology in education, training and performance support. We seek individuals who are committed to life-long learning and who aspire to use advanced technology to improve human...

Master of Education Training Design and Development	University of Missouri
The Educational Technology emphasis area prepares educators and technologists for excellence and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of technology in education, training and performance support. We seek individuals who are committed to life-long learning and who aspire to use advanced technology to improve human...

Master of Public Health Clinical Nurse/School Health Nurse	University of Missouri
The Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical specialty in Public Health or School Health Nursing uniquely combines Internet course work and a clinical practicum in the student's geographic area. The degree program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to work with populations where there is an interface between public health, community...