Students who have met all requirements may be awarded an additional associate degree in another field of study provided the following requirements are met:
- Must fulfill the general and specific requirements for the second degree.
- Must complete a minimum of 15 (fifteen) credit hours which are directly applicable to the second degree and in addition to those presented for the first degree.
- Must graduate under the provisions of the Missouri State University-West Plains catalog in effect when the student files a degree program for a second degree.