Missouri Western State University will hold an open house to allow prospective students to learn more about graduate programs in autism spectrum disorders and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The open house will be 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 in Spratt Hall, room 110 on the Missouri Western campus.

Faculty will be available to answer questions and light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.

Missouri Western began offering autism spectrum disorders and TESOL options in its Master of Applied Science in Assessment degree program in 2010. Graduate certificates are also available for both options.

For more information about the open house or to start the application process, contact Stacy Turner at 816-271-4109 or turner@missouriwestern.edu.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.