Missouri is only state to restrict who offers certain doctorates. Legislative bid would change this

The University of Missouri is currently the only higher education institution in the state that can offer doctorates in certain fields. Rep. Melanie Stinnett, R-Springfield, has filed a bill to change this. She wants to let other four-year universities offer certain doctorates. “So, we’re talking about programs like dentistry programs, like optometry, pharmacy, veterinarian medicine, law, and engineering. All of these are important degrees, certainly doctorate level degrees, but don’t necessarily need to be done only in one university,” Stinnett told Missourinet. “It was something that was included in statute...