Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Adam Criblez
“I enjoy engaging with students, and hope to impart my love of history and the value of a liberal arts education on future generations of students at Southeast!”
The drive to succeed. The Will To Do.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At SEMO, an education in history or anthropology doesn’t stay in the classroom. You’ll gain in-the-field experience through internships and research that prepares you for careers in education, law, public service, museums, archives, and more. Our faculty are published experts who bring relevant insights into every course. Students interested in a historic preservation major are especially at home here in Cape Girardeau, where historic sites and community partnerships offer unmatched opportunities to apply your skills. Still exploring your interests? Our programs are designed to open doors to careers in almost any degree path you can think of.
At SEMO, an education in history or anthropology doesn’t stay in the classroom. You’ll gain in-the-field experience through internships and research that prepares you for careers in education, law, public service, museums, archives, and more. Our faculty are published experts who bring relevant insights into every course. Students interested in a historic preservation major are especially at home here in Cape Girardeau, where historic sites and community partnerships offer unmatched opportunities to apply your skills. Still exploring your interests? Our programs are designed to open doors to careers in almost any degree path you can think of.
Careers in History Start Here: From Local Fieldwork to Careers Across the Country
Groundbreaking Academics
Every Redhawk’s journey looks different. Whether you're drawn to health, business, the arts, education, or technology, you'll find the right path here. Explore all of our programs and find the one that helps you take off in your own way.
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
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1 SEMO’s historic preservation program is the only undergraduate program in Missouri accredited by the National Council for Preservation Education.
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15 Students in the Department of History and Anthropology can choose from 15 local partnerships and organizations for field experience before graduation.
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$93k Postsecondary history teachers earn an average salary of $93,120 per year, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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25 SEMO was ranked in the top 25 Public Schools in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
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1 Place to prepare you for Tomorrow’s Careers Today.
When it comes time to graduate, you won’t struggle with finding material to fill your resume. In fact, you may find it hard to limit it to just one page.
Find Your Flock
You’ll do that here.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will I fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, and dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
You Have to Feel It
When we ask our students why they chose Southeast, they always say, “when I visited, I just fell in love.” The best way to know if SEMO is right for you is to experience it for yourself. So, what are you waiting for?
Learn and grow your connections.
Economic Impact
You’ll do that here.
Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
Southeast is here to serve you and the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With over a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and supports our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher-earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
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$1.3b
In FY 2023-24, SEMO alumni generated $1.3 billion in added income for the state economy, which is equivalent to supporting 12,859 jobs.
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$90.2m
SEMO’s operations spending, including the University’s payroll and the in-state spending of the University and its employees, added $90.2 million in income to the state or the equivalent of 1,075 jobs.
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$31k
The average bachelor's degree graduate from SEMO will see an increase in earnings of $31,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Missouri.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
What can you do with a master’s degree in public history? At SEMO, our M.A. in Public History offers two focused options: historic preservation or digital heritage. You’ll be prepared for careers in museums, archives, cultural resource management, government agencies, or roles that blend history with technology. With built-in fieldwork, small class sizes, faculty who are published experts, and strong community partnerships, you’ll gain practical experience while building a standout resume. Looking for something else? Explore all of SEMO’s graduate programs and find your best fit.
What can you do with a master’s degree in public history? At SEMO, our M.A. in Public History offers two focused options: historic preservation or digital heritage. You’ll be prepared for careers in museums, archives, cultural resource management, government agencies, or roles that blend history with technology. With built-in fieldwork, small class sizes, faculty who are published experts, and strong community partnerships, you’ll gain practical experience while building a standout resume. Looking for something else? Explore all of SEMO’s graduate programs and find your best fit.
Discover What You Can Do With a Master’s Degree in Public History
Groundbreaking Academics
Earn Your Grad Degree
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
Earn Your Masters in Public History in a Region Full of Historic Sites and Stories to Uncover.
Earn Your Masters in Public History in a Region Full of Historic Sites and Stories to Uncover.
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2 Our M.A. in public history offers two options, historic preservation and digital heritage, designed to help you define your approach to preserving history.
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15 Students in the Department of History and Anthropology can choose from 15 local partnerships and organizations for field experience before graduation.
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1 SEMO offers one rate for all graduate programs, so no matter where you live, you’ll pay in-state tuition nationwide.
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$76k According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, historians make an average of $76,120 annually.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
With a Bachelor of Social Science online degree from SEMO, you’ll shape your education around the career you want, whether that’s in research, human resources, policy, or government. In your social science online courses, you’ll choose a primary concentration and a secondary area of interest to build a personalized degree. Whether you're pursuing a specific goal or keeping your options open, this program gives you the tools to move forward on your terms. And if you're still considering your options, SEMO offers a variety of online degrees designed to work around your life.
With a Bachelor of Social Science online degree from SEMO, you’ll shape your education around the career you want, whether that’s in research, human resources, policy, or government. In your social science online courses, you’ll choose a primary concentration and a secondary area of interest to build a personalized degree. Whether you're pursuing a specific goal or keeping your options open, this program gives you the tools to move forward on your terms. And if you're still considering your options, SEMO offers a variety of online degrees designed to work around your life.
Earn a Bachelor of Social Science Degree Online on Your Schedule
Groundbreaking Academics
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
Shape Your Future from Home with an Online Degree in Social Science
Shape Your Future from Home with an Online Degree in Social Science
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1 SEMO offers one rate for all online degrees, so no matter where you live, you’ll pay in-state tuition designed to keep your goals within reach.
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$1m On average, college graduates earn one million dollars more over their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma.
Forge Successful Careers
That’s what we do.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, SEMO Online delivers.
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