Faculty Spotlight
Trudy Giasi
Teachers don't only have the ability to be game players. We have the opportunity to be game changers.
The drive to succeed. The Will To Do.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At Southeast, we believe you aren’t a spectator to your future. You apply all the grit and talent and sweat and passion you can muster because college is not the next step. It’s the biggest step. This is where you’ll try and fail and learn. Progress isn’t promised to anyone. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
At Southeast, we believe you aren’t a spectator to your future. You apply all the grit and talent and sweat and passion you can muster because college is not the next step. It’s the biggest step. This is where you’ll try and fail and learn. Progress isn’t promised to anyone. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
At Southeast, we don’t just learn. We do. And, we know there’s no limit to what you can do.
Groundbreaking Academics
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98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
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15 Professional centers to take your education from classroom to career.
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1 Only university in Missouri to be accredited in all four areas of art, dance, music, and theatre.
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10X Missouri Cyber Defense State Champions
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3X National Debate Champs
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
As a Southeast student, you’ll start building your resume almost as soon as you step foot on campus. The real-world opportunities begin on day one. That way, when you graduate from Southeast, you’ll be ready to excel in your career from day one, too.
As a Southeast student, you’ll start building your resume almost as soon as you step foot on campus. The real-world opportunities begin on day one. That way, when you graduate from Southeast, you’ll be ready to excel in your career from day one, too.
Hands-on learning: that’s what we do.
At Southeast you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and participate in research with distinguished faculty who are Fulbright scholars and awarded grants from world-renowned research centers like the National Science Foundation.
"SEMO is the place that will grow you into who you want to be all the while allowing you to enjoy where you are at now. SEMO is the perfect starting place to build your career, relationships, and futures at!"
--Alexandra Jostes
When Math and Music Meet
A music and math actuarial science double major turns a major financial crisis into composition while showcasing just why Southeast was named a Yamaha Institution of Excellence.
Do more than take classes. Gain experience.
It’s not just about what you can do on campus. Career counselors, internship coordinators, and faculty work to give students professional experience across the country. We help you gain experience, so when the real tests come, you’ll be ready.
Find Your Flock
You’ll do that here.
Whether you live on campus or not, it’s easy to find the perfect balance of independence, entertainment, and support at Southeast. Our community offers a breadth of activities and teams, living spaces and dining options — each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
Whether you live on campus or not, it’s easy to find the perfect balance of independence, entertainment, and support at Southeast. Our community offers a breadth of activities and teams, living spaces and dining options — each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
There’s One Place Like Home
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200 Student organizations to join from aerial swing dance to vegetable enthusiasts and everything in between.
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20+ Club sports and eSports to compete and connect
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50+ Study abroad programs to experience the world
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50+ OVC Regular Season Championships
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#1 Named Missouri’s Prettiest City by Architectural Digest
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 Southeast is right for you is to experience it for yourself. Whether you’re coming to campus for a tour or checking us out online, we’ll do our best to show you what your future could be like. We can’t wait to see you.
Transform Your Future
You’ll do that here.
You’re ready. You’re determined. You have the drive and ambition to go after your goals, so why wait? At Southeast, we couldn’t agree more.
You’re ready. You’re determined. You have the drive and ambition to go after your goals, so why wait? At Southeast, we couldn’t agree more.
There’s nothing general about our general education.
Early College students can get started on general education college classes while in high school. Taking them now means you’ll also have a head start on launching your life as a Redhawk and get access to our incredibly personalized support network.
Even though you’re only considering taking general education courses, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t at least start thinking about which programs you may want to study once you get to college. Hint: we’ve got some of Missouri’s and the nation’s most accredited and recognized academic programs right here at SEMO.
Groundbreaking Academics
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100% Of our first-year alumni survey respondents would recommend Southeast to their friends.
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42 General Education Block course hours transfer to Missouri institutions.
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10+ Redhawk discounts, programs, services and more you have access to as a high school student!
Unleash Potential
That’s what we do.
At Southeast Missouri State, there’s no limit to what you’ll do. And no matter what career path you choose to pursue, you’ll experience personal support, groundbreaking coursework, and real-world opportunities that prepare you for a lifetime of success.
At Southeast Missouri State, there’s no limit to what you’ll do. And no matter what career path you choose to pursue, you’ll experience personal support, groundbreaking coursework, and real-world opportunities that prepare you for a lifetime of success.
What Will You Do?
We’re always doing something at Southeast Missouri State, and that means plenty of opportunity to celebrate. In fact, we lead the nation in high fives. Okay, we just made that up. But here are a few things you can do and experience on campus that are totally for real.
Yeah, we did that.
At Southeast Missouri State, we don’t have time for boasting. We’re too busy building, planting, healing, creating and learning. But don’t let our quiet work fool you. We’re one of the best universities in the state, offering you quality programs, affordable education, and people who very truly want you to succeed. That is what we do.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At Southeast, we’re prepared to help you take the next step after getting your college degree. Whether you just graduated or want to come back to advance your career, our programs are forward-thinking, affordable, and accredited.
At Southeast, we’re prepared to help you take the next step after getting your college degree. Whether you just graduated or want to come back to advance your career, our programs are forward-thinking, affordable, and accredited.
We have the graduate program to help you advance with classes offered in-person, online, or hy-flex plus accredited and affordable.
Groundbreaking Academics
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98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
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44 Graduate and certificate programs to help you master your next step.
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100% Convenient and affordable online degrees taught by our same high quality, expert faculty.
Programs to Fit Your Needs
Whether your academic program requires a master's degree for advancement or you're pursuing one to further your career or further your skills, we have the framework, so you can achieve your goals. Already a SEMO alum? You won't pay out of state tuition no matter where you live now.
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
At Southeast, we’re doing whatever it takes to prepare teachers, nurses, doctors, and entrepreneurs. Because opportunity never comes knocking. It’s hunted down by the hungry and seized by the determined.
At Southeast, we’re doing whatever it takes to prepare teachers, nurses, doctors, and entrepreneurs. Because opportunity never comes knocking. It’s hunted down by the hungry and seized by the determined.
MBA
Southeast's MBA is rated top 3 in Missouri, plus it's accredited and even more, it's affordable. It's also just one of our graduate business degrees: management, healthcare administration, accounting. You have choices. We're living proof high quality doesn't have to mean high cost.
Leading Your Classroom
You've earned a bachelor's degree and enjoy teaching students, but now you're interested in taking your career to the next level. Our Educator Preparation programs prepare you to take the lead in your class, in your school, and for your students.
"I earned a Master's of Natural Science at SEMO, and am now pursuing a PhD...I learned a lot about time management through balancing TA duties and my coursework. I also learned to get along with a wide variety of people."
--Colette Berg
Research
Southeast has the perfect blend of faculty whose passion is teaching but who are also experts in their field. Meaning your courses and your research is actually led by them. They'll not just know your academic interests, they'll know your name, and most likely be a lifelong mentor.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At Southeast, we’re an accredited, affordable, public institution offering fully online degree programs. Start when you’re ready and get credit for what you already know with our prior learning credits. Whatever your education goals, we have the knowledge and the heart to help you get there.
At Southeast, we’re an accredited, affordable, public institution offering fully online degree programs. Start when you’re ready and get credit for what you already know with our prior learning credits. Whatever your education goals, we have the knowledge and the heart to help you get there.
If you’re investing your time and money in an online program, you want to know the program will prepare you. Our programs are the flexible versions of our accredited on-campus programs, taught by the same dedicated, expert faculty.
Groundbreaking Academics
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45+ Programs all 100% fully online
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#1 Ranked online bachelor’s programs in Missouri by US News and World Report.
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550 Corporate partnerships offering internships and jobs.
Your education should be flexible.
When you’re ready to pursue your education, your University should be there. Southeast Online offers 14 different session terms and entry points, so you can start when it best suits your personal and professional life.
Forge Successful Careers
That’s what we do.
We meet the needs of industry and make sure students are well-trained for the jobs they want, so you graduate a competent, confident, and competitive candidate. In short, your success starts now.
We meet the needs of industry and make sure students are well-trained for the jobs they want, so you graduate a competent, confident, and competitive candidate. In short, your success starts now.
You can afford furthering your education.
Our programs offer affordability and flexibility for working professionals and part-time students. Students pay one tuition rate, regardless of in-state or out-of-state status, and can receive course credit or competency credit for previous education and professional experiences, which saves you time and money pursuing your degree.
"The online program allowed me to work in my own classroom and learn simultaneously. I didn't have to sacrifice an income or choose between my goals and my needs. I got to have both."
-- Ashley Griffin
MBA
Microsoft’s Chad Lich talks about searching for a high quality MBA program and finding Southeast.
“Our graduate education programs are becoming increasingly flexible for busy teachers who may have more time during the summer to do course work or may be busier in certain times of the school year. We recognize that teachers may need to take courses to satisfy certification requirements or a new position, and we want to be responsive to their needs and schedules.”
--Dr. Julie Ray
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At Southeast, we believe you aren’t a spectator to your future. You apply all the grit and talent and sweat and passion you can muster because college is not the next step. It’s the biggest step. This is where you’ll try and fail and learn. Progress isn’t promised to anyone. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
At Southeast, we believe you aren’t a spectator to your future. You apply all the grit and talent and sweat and passion you can muster because college is not the next step. It’s the biggest step. This is where you’ll try and fail and learn. Progress isn’t promised to anyone. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
At Southeast, we don’t just learn. We do. And, we know there’s no limit to what you can do.
Groundbreaking Academics
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98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
-
15 Professional centers to take your education from classroom to career.
-
1 Only university in Missouri to be accredited in all four areas of art, dance, music, and theatre.
-
10X Missouri Cyber Defense State Champions
-
3X National Debate Champs
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
As a Southeast student, you’ll start building your resume almost as soon as you step foot on campus. The real-world opportunities begin on day one. That way, when you graduate from Southeast, you’ll be ready to excel in your career from day one, too.
As a Southeast student, you’ll start building your resume almost as soon as you step foot on campus. The real-world opportunities begin on day one. That way, when you graduate from Southeast, you’ll be ready to excel in your career from day one, too.
Hands-on learning: that’s what we do.
At Southeast you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and participate in research with distinguished faculty who are Fulbright scholars and awarded grants from world-renowned research centers like the National Science Foundation.
“I chose to go to SEMO because the campus immediately felt like home to me. The degree options, costs, and opportunities are incredible compared to other Universities.”
--Hayley Sidwell
When Math and Music Meet
A music and math actuarial science double major turns a major financial crisis into composition while showcasing just why Southeast was named a Yamaha Institution of Excellence.
Do more than take classes. Gain experience.
It’s not just about what you can do on campus. Career counselors, internship coordinators, and faculty work to give students professional experience across the country. We help you gain experience, so when the real tests come, you’ll be ready.
Find Your Flock
You’ll do that here.
Whether you live on campus or not, it’s easy to find the perfect balance of independence, entertainment, and support at Southeast. Our community offers a breadth of activities and teams, living spaces and dining options — each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
Whether you live on campus or not, it’s easy to find the perfect balance of independence, entertainment, and support at Southeast. Our community offers a breadth of activities and teams, living spaces and dining options — each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
There’s One Place Like Home
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200 Student organizations to join — from aerial swing dance to vegetable enthusiasts and everything in between.
-
20+ Club sports and eSports to compete and connect
-
50+ Study abroad programs to experience the world
-
50+ OVC Regular Season Championships
-
#1 Named Missouri’s Prettiest City by Architectural Digest
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 Southeast is right for you is to experience it for yourself. Whether you’re coming to campus for a tour or checking us out online, we’ll do our best to show you what your future could be like. We can’t wait to see you.
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