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PDF Version of the 2009-2010 Graduate Catalog

The PDF version of the 2009-2010 catalog is downloadable in two parts. Part I contains admissions information and other graduate school policies. Part II contains descriptions of all graduate degree programs. The PDF catalog in its entirety (7.5 MB) and previous Graduate Catalogs can be found on the catalog archive page.

Web Version of 2009-2010 Graduate Catalog & Course Descriptions

Click the links in the A-Z list (below) to learn about MU's 95 graduate degree programs via our Web pages. Each degree program's contact information is provided with a direct link to the Web site. Because requirements vary, refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines and how to apply to the program.To browse all graduate courses, use the MU Registrar's myZou page. First time users, see these instructions for using myZou. Also online: Graduate School policies and forms.

Key to MU Graduate and Professional Degrees (click bar)

Dual master's degrees – in select cooperating programs, two master’s degrees may be pursued simultaneously, with some coursework in common. The student must be eligible and admitted into both degree programs.

Joint graduate/professional degrees – in select cooperating programs, a graduate student may concurrently pursue course work in a professional school (e.g., law, vet med, medicine). Examples include the MD/PhD and MS/JD.  The student must be eligible and admitted into both degree programs.

DVM – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In some programs, the DVM may be offered as a dual degree.

EdD – Doctor of Education

EdSp – Education Specialist

JD – Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence (law). In some programs, the JD may be offered as a dual degree.

LL.M – Master of Laws

MA – Master of Arts

MD  - Medical Doctorate. In some programs, the MD may be offered as a dual degree.

MEd – Master of Education

MS  - Master of Science

M (any other combination). The first “M” indicates a master’s degree. The letter(s) following the M represent a discipline or degree area. For example, M Acc is Master of Accountancy.

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy

post - means following. For example, post-master’s indicates that a student must first earn a master’s degree.

 

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  • Economics (MA, PhD)
  • Education degrees available online are listed under MU Direct
  • Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis:
    • Emphasis Area:  Educational Administration (EdSp, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Educational Leadership (EdD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Educational Policy Studies (PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Higher and Continuing Education (MA, MEd, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Learning and Instruction (MEd) (concentration in Educational Leadership)
  • Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology:
    • Emphasis Area:  Counseling Psychology (MEd, EdSp, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Educational Psychology (MA, MEd, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Health Education & Promotion (MA, MEd, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  School Psychology (EdSp, PhD)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS, PhD)
  • Engineering (ME; see specific engineering disciplines for MS and PhD degrees)
  • English (MA, PhD)
  • Exercise Physiology – see Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

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  • Journalism (MA, PhD)
  • Journalism online degrees are listed under MU Direct

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  • Law (dual degrees with several graduate programs; for the JD, refer to http://law.missouri.edu/students/ )
  • Law, Dispute Resolution (LLM)
  • Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
    • Emphasis Area:  Art Education (MEd, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Business and Marketing MEd)
    • Emphasis Area:  English Education (MEd, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Early Childhood Education (PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Elementary Education (MA, MEd, EdSp, EdD PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Learning and Instruction (MEd)
    • Emphasis Area:  Literacy Education (MEd, MEd, EdSp, EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Mathematics Education (MEd, EdSp, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Music Education (MA, MEd, EdSp, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Reading Education (Med, EdSp, EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Science Education (MEd, EdSp, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Social Studies Education (Med, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area:  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd, MEd,EdSp, PhD)
  • Library Science (MA)  – see MU Direct

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  • Social Work (MSW, PhD)
  • Sociology (PhD)
  • Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences (MS, PhD)
  • Spanish (MA) - see Romance Languages & Literatures
  • Special Education
    • Emphasis Area: Administration and Supervision (EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area: Autism (MA, MEd)
    • Emphasis Area: Behavioral Disorders (MA, MEd, EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area: Developmental Disabilities (Cognitive Impairments) (EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area: Early Childhood Special Education (MA, MEd, EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area: Gifted Education (MA, MEd)
    • Emphasis Area: Learning Disabilities (MA, MEd, EdD, PhD)
    • Emphasis Area: Special Education General (Cross Categorical) (EdSp, EdD, PhD)
  • Statistics (MA, PhD)
    • Biostatistics (MA)

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  • Veterinary Biomedical Sciences – see Biomedical Sciences MS degrees with Emphasis Areas
  • Veterinary Pathobiology (PhD) – see Pathobiology Area Program
  • Veterinary Medicine (for DVM, see College of Veterinary Medicine)

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  • Youth Development (MA) - see MU Direct

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JOINT DEGREE OPTIONS FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS:
Some disciplines also offer a joint graduate-professional degree, such as the MPH-DVM, JD-PhD, or the MD-PhD. For information on joint degree options, please refer to your program area of interest and the MU Schools of Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

 

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