Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education
Academic Advising
Emerging Trends in Student Leadership (Selected Readings)
A Focus on Leadership Identity Development and the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership
From Susan R. Komives; University of Maryland
Student Affairs Organization (SAO) Newsletter
The SAO is a student-led organization that seeks to support and promote the student affairs field, especially the M.S. Student Affairs program at MSU. The organization is also active in assisting students in the program, as well as those interested in the program.
Advisor Approved Program of Study
Advisor Approved Program of Study (PDF)
The student's Advisor-Approved Program of Study is a form listing all courses that will be used to fulfill degree requirements. A student may submit an Advisor-Approved Program of Study at any time after having been admitted to graduate study in a degree program; however, it should be submitted to the Graduate College before 14 hours have been completed.
Doctorate Programs
Doctorate Programs Info Table (PDF)
This table was created to provide graduate students with information about doctorate programs in the region. Institutions listed are all ranked in the top 51 education programs (US News & World Report) in the United States and are within about 600 miles of Springfield, MO.
Portfolio Guidelines
This guide provides information for students about completing the portfolio and presentation of the portfolio as part of the requirements for graduation.
Missouri Legislative Internships Program
Missouri Legislative Internships Program (PDF)
Each Spring semester, the Missouri State University Career Center Legislative Internship Program sends several competitive undergraduate and graduate students of various majors to serve as full-time interns for Missouri state legislators in Jefferson City. There, the interns may research legislation, attend and record committee meetings, prepare correspondence, write press releases, and guide capitol tours. Participants remain classified as students in good standing. Missouri State University provides a substantial scholarship to cover living expenses and waives up to six hours of internship or Co-op class fees.
The active recruiting period for the Missouri Legislative Internship is between mid August to mid October each year. Students can learn more about the program and how to apply by visiting the MSU Career Center webpage.