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For more information, contact Dr. Jane Frick at
816-271-4315 or frick@missouriwestern.edu.

Writing Option

The Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Assessment is an interdisciplinary degree with an 18-credit core which focuses on qualitative and quantitative research and data-driven decision-making to facilitate improvement within organizations. The courses in the 15-hour Writing Option are offered through Missouri Western’s Prairie Lands Writing Project, a part of the National Writing Project professional development network.

Participants who complete the MAS in Assessment: Writing Option will be prepared to fulfill leadership roles in developing collaborative teaching projects, curriculum design, assessment and testing programs, and professional development offerings related to improving literacy instruction.

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NOTE: A Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing is also available

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