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- School Code: 248900
- Phone: (417) 625-9300
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$14,664Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Anthropology Degree
The anthropology program at Missouri Valley College prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer anthropology degrees.
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Missouri Valley College
Also known as Missouri Southern
3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO
Missouri Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Marshall, MO and operated as a private institution. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Missouri Valley College.
Areas of study available at Missouri Valley College include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Education
- Psychology
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 820 to 995 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits around 50 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, about 42 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at moval.edu.
The cost of tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Missouri Valley College Vikings participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
Students should visit the Missouri Valley College website to get a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Anthropology program at Missouri Valley College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Anthropologists
Description
Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Missouri Valley College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Missouri Valley College may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Missouri Southern is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Rodeo
- Weight Lifting