Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing

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The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (MASMC) is a two-year residential early college entrance program for gifted high school students at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, replacing the junior and senior years of high school. It provides an opportunity for students with a passion for math and science to get ahead in a college career, earning both a high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree. The academy's current dean is Dr. Cleopas Samudzi.

Contents 1 The Program 2 Certificates 3 Philosophy 4 College Life 5 External links

[edit] The Program

Missouri Academy students must complete the following coursework to graduate:

• 2 semesters of composition
• Chemistry through General Chemistry II
• 2 semesters of physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism)
• Mathematics through Calculus II
• 1 semester of oral communication.
• 1 semester of literature
• American History
• American Government
• 1 additional semester of history/humanities
• 2 semesters of computer science
• 1 semester of biology
• 1 semester of microbiology or genetics

[edit] Certificates

At the end of the two year program, graduating students will receive an Associate of Sciences degree, as well as a high school diploma. The Academy has two options regarding high school diplomas. A student may choose to remain on the rolls of his or her sending high school, and receive a diploma from them. A student may also opt to sever ties with his or her sending school and receive a diploma from the Academy itself, which is recognized as a high school by the State of Missouri.

[edit] Philosophy

The Missouri Academy attempts to instill the properties of IQ, or integrity and quality, upon all of the students that attend the Academy.

[edit] College Life

The students are usually referred to as "acadakids" by the regular college students, and each other. Some tend to avoid the regular students while others are embraced by them. Overall the students are smart and enjoyable to have around the campus. Due to the young age of the students there are more rules and guidelines regarding their free time and curfews. A visitor to their hall must be on a parent approved list and must sign in as well as turning in their car keys should they have them (only if they are staying in the Academy building).

[edit] External links

• The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Computing
• Missouri Academy Alumni and Friends Association
• Unofficial Missouri Academy Wiki
• Northwest Missouri State University
• Early Entrance College Programs