Meet the Dean
Minot State University’s Graduate School continues to broaden its academic programs and community service, while maintaining excellence in student learning. The graduate school offers a diverse array of academic programs at the master's level, as well as an education specialist’s degree in School Psychology and a joint doctoral program in Criminal Justice with the University of North Dakota. Additionally, two business degrees, the Master of Science in Management and the Master of Science in Information Systems, are offered entirely over the Internet. Recently, the Graduate School joined with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. This merger enhances the opportunities for prospective and currently enrolled students as well as faculty and staff in a number of venues.
As Dean of the Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs, I invite you to stop by our office on campus, or email/phone if we can assist you in your graduate education at Minot State University.
Linda Cresap, PhD
Dean, Graduate School
and Research & Sponsored Programs
MSU Graduate School Mission and Vision Statement
The Mission of the Minot State University Graduate School is to provide a scholarly environment that promotes professional growth characterized by critical inquiry, creativity, discovery, and leadership. Specifically, the MSU Graduate Programs are designed to:
- Enhance skills of critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through research and discovery;
- Engage students in the application of knowledge for the purpose of improving practice;
- Provide meaningful experiences that actively engage students in reflective study;
- Prepare leaders to be catalysts for meaningful change;
- Promote diversity, tolerance, and respect for others.