The signing established a new partnership between the two institutions, allowing RCC students pursuing degrees in environmental science and natural and physical sciences to transfer into MSSU’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program.
“We’re very excited to establish this partnership,” said Dr. Teresa Boman, director of the EHS program at MSSU. “Our traditional and online degree completion tracks create a seamless transition for RCC students. We’re especially proud that RCC students who choose to enter the workforce early or who can’t relocate to Joplin still have the opportunity to earn a degree in the high-demand field. Our online options ensure that distance is not a barrier to success.”
Since its founding in 1972, MSSU’s EHS program has prepared students for successful careers in environmental health and safety, as well as for advanced graduate studies. The program is one of just 25 in the United States accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC), and it is the only EHAC-accredited program to offer a fully online degree completion option.
In addition, the EHS program is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. All program graduates earn the Graduate Safety Practitioner designation, enhancing their credentials in a competitive job market.
“This partnership, with an initial focus on environmental health and safety, ensures that students can continue their education without interruption. We look forward to welcoming RCC transfer students into the Lion community,” said Dr. Dean Van Galen, president of MSSU.
“By collaborating with Missouri Southern State University, Rockland Community College is creating new opportunities for students to advance their studies in environmental health and safety, a field with significant career potential,” said Dr. William P. Mullaney, President of Rockland Community College. “This agreement underscores our commitment to providing clear, flexible pathways that support our graduates’ academic and professional success.
Under the terms of the MOU, RCC graduates who earn an associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be guaranteed admission to MSSU upon submission of their official transcripts. RCC transfer students will also gain access to a broad range of support services at MSSU, including free tutoring, writing centers, academic advising, and career development resources such as résumé assistance and job search support.
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