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MSSU to be Open February 21, 2025
Missouri Southern State University will be open on Friday, February 21. Campus roads and sidewalks are generally clear and in good condition.
We understand that road conditions vary across the region, and employees and non-residential students are encouraged to use best judgment on their ability to safely travel to campus.

Service and Education

Areas

  • Translation/Interpretation
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • Educational Administration Including:
    • Student Affairs
    • Study Abroad Programs
    • International Houses or Cultural Centers International Student Services
  • Linguistics
  • Civil Service
  • Social Work
  • Mission Work
  • Library Science
  • Health Services
  • Counseling
  • Nonprofit or Public Interest Law Research

Employers

  • K-12 schools, public and private Universities/Colleges
  • Pre-schools
  • Professional language schools
  • English language institutes
  • Overseas dependents' schools
  • Foreign study exchange programs
  • Libraries
  • Adult education programs
  • Religious and volunteer
  • Organizations International
  • Organizations
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Social service agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Hospitals

Strategies

  • Obtain state teacher licensure for K-12 teaching.
  • Earn a graduate degree for college or university teaching opportunities.
  • Develop superior written and oral communication skills in the English language including proper sentence structure and comprehensive vocabulary.
  • Minor or double major in another subject that you could also teach.
  • Get experience as a tutor.
  • Become familiar with the cultural base of your language (literature, art, politics, etc.) as well as with cultural traditions.
  • Consider teaching English as a modern language (overseas). Research courses and certifications for teaching English to non-native speakers.
  • Volunteer with government programs such as VISTA or community programs such as ESL classes.
  • Work abroad through volunteer programs or missions.
  • Plan to take both written and oral examinations to become an interpreter.
  • Notify local hospitals, schools, and chambers of commerce of your availability to translate or interpret for international visitors.
  • Earn a graduate degree in a field of specialty, e.g. Student Affairs Administration, counseling, or law.