MoWest launches 7-week graduate courses to expedite degree completion
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Missouri Western State University will be making some changes to its graduate programs to help students finish their degrees faster.
One of the biggest updates is the move to a seven-week course format.
Instead of the traditional schedule, students will now have six different start dates throughout the year, making it easier to jump in when the timing is right for them and stay on track toward graduation.
Five programs will be offered with the new seven-week calendar beginning March 9.
The five programs being offered are:
- Master of Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Applied Science in Sport and Fitness Management
All five of the courses will be completely online, with in-person field experiences or internships required for three of the programs.
Start dates for the rest of 2026 are May 11, June 29, Aug. 31 and Oct. 19.
A sixth program, the Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, will adopt the seven-week calendar this fall.
"The seven-week courses and six start dates per year mean that graduate students can start when the time is right," said Andy Otto, the vice president for enrollment management and marketing. "The best time to earn a degree to advance your career is now, but the next best time may be seven weeks from now."
The Master of Social Work program will remain on a traditional semester schedule with applications open through March 31 for a fall start.
KQ2 will update this article.
