Paducah Regional Campus
Need a flexible way to complete your degree in Paducah? We offer a variety of courses and programs taught by Murray State's talented faculty right here in Paducah for students who do not have access to the Murray campus. Our programs are offered in convenient formats and start times, including evenings and online.
Our advisors are here to assist you with the admissions process and planning your course schedule for graduation. Whether you want to transfer to Murray State or earn your master's degree, we want to help you get started on reaching your personal goals.
Explore your options
Earning your degree does not have to require travel or changing your already busy schedule. Our programs are catered to those who work full-time or have family commitments outside of school.
Click the arrow for more informationBachelor's degrees
Business administration
There are many paths to completing a business degree. Speak to an advisor to map out your plan for graduation.
- Kelsey Johnson
- Academic advisor
- Visit our website for program details.
Computer information systems
There are many paths to completing the Bachelor of Science in Business degree with an are in Computer Information Systems. Speak to an advisor to map out your plan for graduation.
- Kelsey Johnson
- Academic advisor
- Visit our website for program details.
Elementary education
The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers baccalaureate degrees in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (birth through kindergarten) or in Elementary Education (kindergarten through fifth grade).
- Dr. Aimee Gruber
- Education program coordinator
- Paducah Regional Campus
- Visit our website for program details.
Integrated studies
This program is designed for those returning to school to finish their bachelor degree. Talk to an advisor to see how you can tailor your curriculum to meet your personal and professional goals. Multiple fields of study and pathways are available!
- Becca Brown
- Advisor
- Visit our website for program details.
Interdisciplinary early childhood education
The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) is a CAEP-accredited program which prepares our graduates to provide early intervention, care, and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children with and without disabilities, and their families.
- Dr. Aimee Gruber
- Education program coordinator
- Paducah Regional Campus
- Visit our website for program details.
Logistics and supply chain management
There are many paths to completing the Bachelor of Science in Business degree with an area in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Contact an advisor today to map out your plan for graduation.
- Kelsey Johnson
- Academic advisor
- Visit our website for program details.
Middle school education
The Middle School Education Program is a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree program. The programs will prepare you to become a certified teacher for middle school students in grades 5-9 in two curriculum content areas (English/Communications, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies).
- Dr. Aimee Gruber
- Education coordinator
- Paducah Regional Campus
- Visit our website for program details.
Organizational communication
Are you looking for a flexible career path that allows you to grow both economically and professionally? The Organizational Communication and Leadership program is designed for students looking to build the skills needed for their future career, as well as for the experienced professional looking to gain the skills necessary to advance their career. This program instills the intangible qualities that employers increasingly seek. Upon graduation, you will have gained exceptional knowledge and “real world” application in team building, conflict negotiation, organizational leadership, organizational hierarchy, managerial strategies, training and development, and persuasion techniques (sales). Students acquire skills for assessing communication problems, designing communication systems, and improving communication quality. Our program provides a versatile career path, while arming students with the essential skills every professional needs to excel in business, non-profit organizations, and a variety of management, marketing, sales, and human resource areas.
- Dr. R. Michael Bokeno
- Department chair
- Visit our website for program details.
Public and community health
The Bachelor of Science in Public and Community Health at Murray State University is a dynamic major that is interdisciplinary in nature and provides options that allow students to prepare for various careers in public and community health organizations, such as hospitals, governmental agencies, non-profits, and worksite wellness programs.
- Dr. Miranda Terry
- Program director
- Visit our website for program details.
Social work
The Department of Community Leadership and Human Services offers a BSW where social workers display an informed passion to improve the quality of life for others, especially for vulnerable populations. The BSW degree program prepares students for professional entry level generalist practice in the social work profession, for entry level state licensure and for further education.
- Dr. Peggy Pittman-Munke
- Program director
- Visit our website for program details.
Special education
The Special Education Learning and Behavior Disorders Program (LBD) is a Bachelor of Science degree program that offers dual certification in special education/elementary education and special education/middle school. This program will prepare you to become a certified special education teacher in primary through grade 12, certified in elementary education primary through grade 5, or certified in middle school education grades 5-9.
- Dr. Aimee Gruber
- Education program coordinator
- Paducah Regional Campus
- Visit our website for program details.
Master's degrees
Education administration
We offer programs to prepare school principals as well as advanced programs for central office administrators.
- Dr. Richard Dodson
- Coordinator
- Visit our website for program details.
Occupational therapy
Murray State University offers a unique curriculum designed to introduce you to the profession of occupational therapy through current research, clinical experiences, and interprofessional collaboration with other health care professionals.
- Dr. Sherri Powers
- Director
- Visit our website for program details.
Public administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program prepares students for leadership careers in public service organizations. The degree is appropriate for people already working in these fields as a means of advancement and also for pre-service individuals looking to develop the skills and knowledge to enter into an administrative position.
- Dr. James Clinger
- Program director
- Visit our website for program details.
Teacher leader
The Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leader is 30 credit hours and is designed to prepare individuals to work in leadership positions in P-12 school settings. Upon completion of coursework, candidates will be eligible for rank change in Kentucky.
- Dr. Melissa Chapman
- Program coordinator
- Visit our website for program details.
Online degree programs
Visit our website to view online degree options.
Important dates
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Contact us!
Let's talk about your options! We have staff available to help with program advising, registration and admissions. Give us a call at 1.800.669.7654 or 270.442.4753 or 270.809.5471. E-mail us at msu.paducah@murraystate.edu or complete this short form to get in contact with an advisor.
- Jennifer Frazier
- Director, Paducah Regional Campus
- Becca Brown
- Academic Advisor
- Christine Newman
- Administrative Assistant
- Paco Long-Mendez
- Night Manager/Technician
- Dr. Aimee Gruber
- Assistant Professor/Education Program Coordinator
- Dr. Sherri Powers
- Occupational Therapy Program Director
Where we're located
MSU-Paducah Regional Campus
4430 Sunset Ave.
Paducah, KY 42001
Building hours:
August - May: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June - July: Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m