Chemical and Physical Sciences

Faculty:
Donelson - Chair, Bajracharya, Garoutte, Gilbert-Saunders, and Moore
Reynolds Hall 210 • 417-625-9766

Mission

The Chemical and Physical Sciences Department is a learning community dedicated to:

providing a curriculum that gives its majors a thorough grounding in the basic principles and methods of chemistry in theory and practice
offering our students ample opportunities for independent research
providing chemistry courses suitable for students majoring in other fields
offering courses in support of the health sciences
supporting a Medical Laboratory Science program in concert with hospitals in the region
providing a positive environment for students, staff, and faculty

Chemistry graduates will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities in fields such as basic research, environmental protection, instrumentation, new product and process development, technical marketing, market research, forensic chemistry, teaching at all levels and information science. Moreover, chemistry degrees are valuable in health sciences such as medicine, pharmacology, clinical chemistry and industrial hygiene. The first step into a future in chemistry is a formal education. Since chemistry is such a broad field and holds diverse career opportunities, students should plan their education with a goal in mind.

For additional information contact:
Dr. James Donelson, Department Chair
Reynolds Hall 210
417-625-9345 •chemistry@mssu.edu

Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty: Donelson - Chair, Garoutte & Moore
Reynolds Hall 210 • 417-625-9376

The field of Medical Laboratory Science is ideal for students that are interested in a career in medicine, but not interested in going to medical school. As a medical laboratory scientist, you can be directly involved in diagnosing disease with cutting-edge technology.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Medical Laboratory Science is sometimes referred to as three-plus-one, meaning that the student takes a three-year pre-clinical program at MSSU, followed by one year of clinical work at an accredited hospital school. The completion of a Bachelor’s degree is required before an individual is eligible to take the certifying examination.

Missouri Southern has affiliation agreements with the following clinical schools:

Mercy Hospital - Joplin School of Medical Laboratory Science
Cox Health School of Medical Technology, Springfield, MO
Baptist Health School of Medical Technology, Little Rock, Arkansas
North Kansas City Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science
Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Each of the professional schools has its own admission criteria and selects those students to be admitted to a class from the applicants for that class. In general, this selection is based on the academic record and demonstrated aptitude for the medical field. Students are responsible for filing their own application for admission with the professional schools. Application should be made to the professional school during the early fall of the junior year or approximately 10 months prior to the expected entrance date.

At MSSU you will be well prepared for the clinical courses by taking several immersive lab courses in Biology and Chemistry. Upper-level lab courses will utilize sophisticated analytical instruments regularly used in clinical laboratories. Supportive MSSU faculty and advisors will mentor you in the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for success in this rewarding discipline.

For additional information contact:
Dr. James Donelson
Reynolds Hall 210
417-625-9345 • med-lab-science @mssu.edu

Or check out Medical Laboratory Science

Programs

Major Programs (Undergraduate)

Certificates (Undergraduate)

Teacher Education Programs

Chemistry Education Major, Grades 9-12, BSE

Courses

Chemistry

Geology

Medical Tech

Physical Science