Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing
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The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (MASMC) is a two-year residential early college entrance program for gifted high school students at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, replacing the junior and senior years of high school. It provides an opportunity for students with a passion for math and science to get ahead in a college career, earning both a high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree.
Dean: Dr. Cleopas Samudzi
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The Program
Missouri Academy students must complete the following coursework to graduate:
- 2 semesters of composition
- Chemistry through General Chemistry II
- 2 semesters of physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism)
- Mathematics through Calculus II
- 1 semester of oral communication.
- 1 semester of literature
- American History
- American Government
- 1 additional semester of history/humanities
- 1 semester of computer science
- 1 semester of biology
- 1 additional semester of either biology or computer science
Certificates
At the end of the two year program, graduating students will receive an Associate of Sciences degree, as well as a high school diploma. The Academy has two options regarding high school diplomas. A student may choose to remain on the rolls of his or her sending high school, and receive a diploma from them. A student may also opt to sever ties with his or her sending school and receive a diploma from the Academy itself, which is recognized as a high school by the State of Missouri.
Philosophy
The Missouri Academy follows a dual strategy in student development.
It seeks to prepare students both academically and socially to participate in science, math, and technology programs throughout the country. It has met with some success, though a large portion of Academy graduates remain in Missouri and attend University of Missouri - Rolla, University of Missouri - Columbia, or Truman State University.
The Academy also attempts to imbue the ideals of integrity and quality in its students. This has led to fierce reactions amongst students, who will often argue that the Academy is attempting to enforce an arbitrary morality. As a result, this half of the strategy takes a somewhat nominal role in student life, and is generally disregarded.
External links
- The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Computing (http://www.nwmissouri.edu/masmc/index.htm)
- Unofficial Missouri Academy Wiki (http://www.moacad.com)
- Northwest Missouri State University (http://www.nwmissouri.edu)
- Early Entrance College Programs (http://www.earlyentrance.org/)