Our Mission: To engage people in achieving their lifelong learning goals through dynamic partnerships, targeted programming, innovative technology, and quality customer service. Earn a degree online through Mississippi State University (MSU). The Center for Distance Education (CDE) is committed to working with faculty and staff to promote distance education. We assist with the facilitation and delivery of distance education programs and certificates at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We strive to meet and exceed all learning needs, touching those in the state, the nation, and the world.