Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Water Resources Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. The Water Resources emphasis area is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program within the School of Natural Resources. It encompasses all fields of natural sciences represented in the School and, through collaboration, involves related expertise from throughout the University of Missouri and beyond. Participating faculty in the Water Resources emphasis area are engaged in both the scientific understanding of water resources (biological, chemical and physical) and its management, and the decision-making processes used to address competing societal values (social, economic and legal). The program has no geographic boundaries…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Admission Criteria Application deadline: Two months prior to the start of the academic semester for which the applicant is applying. Completion of a B.S. degree Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework Atmospheric science applicants: Undergraduate program should include integral calculus and one year of college physics. Environmental science applicants: Undergraduate program should include general and organic chemistry, introductory biology, calculus, geology, physics, and ecology. Soil science applicants: Completed courses in general and organic chemistry, calculus, geology and physics. Inadequacies in courses must be remedied through…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Submit all required documents in electronic format in the Graduate School online application system. Contact the emphasis coordinator or School of Natural Resources Director of Graduate Programs if your experience any difficulties. Admission Criteria Application deadline: Rolling Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours To be accepted as a candidate for the degree, an applicant must possess an undergraduate degree and academic performance that displays a breadth and depth of University education in social, behavioral, mathematical and natural sciences and major-specific coursework. Minimum Language Requirements…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. The Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Emphasis Area (HDNR) addresses research and management questions including peoples’ attitudes, knowledge, values, perceptions, and behaviors associated with natural resources. As an interdisciplinary emphasis area, HDNR considers applicants with backgrounds in social sciences, environmental education, natural resources management and conservation, or related disciplines. The MS is a research-based degree. The student is expected to work closely with a faculty advisor to develop a research topic and a program of study. Students who complete a thesis are expected to publish their findings…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Forestry Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Admission criteria Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallMay 15SpringOctober 15SummerMarch 15 Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours Particular attention is given to the record of the last 2 years of undergraduate study, and/or the type and quality of professional experience since completion of the undergraduate degree. Doctoral candidates must demonstrate a higher level of achievement in each of these criteria. Minimum Language Requirements Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores Required Application Materials For the Graduate School Completed Graduate School…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Admission criteria Application deadline: Rolling Minimum GPA: 3.2 undergraduate GPA for the last 60 hours of coursework Experience in research or management of natural resources. Practical skills are strongly considered. Minimum Language Requirements Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores Required Application Materials For the Graduate School Completed Graduate School online application Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official…
Feb. 12, 2018
Natural Resources with Agroforestry Emphasis, Master of Science
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. About the Program Agroforestry, as a farming system that integrates crops and/or livestock with trees and shrubs, has a long history of interdisciplinary research at the University of Missouri. The interdisciplinary emphasis area capitalizes on existing agroforestry research collaborations across The School of Natural Resources (SNR) departments in building an academic program that could attract and serve quality graduate students from Missouri, the nation and the world. The agroforestry emphasis area offers both a thesis and non-thesis option. The program also offers an online option designed for…
Feb. 12, 2018
International Development, Minor
About the Interdisciplinary Minor All graduate students at MU, regardless of department, are eligible to work toward the Interdisciplinary Minor in International Development. Once complete, the minor will be recorded on the MU transcript. Interested students should contact Stephen Mukembo, PhD, director of the minor and assistant professor of agricultural economics Plan of Study The requirements for acceptance and completion of work for the minor are as follows: The student must be enrolled as a master’s or PhD candidate in good standing at MU. A formal request to be included in the minor must be made in advance of taking…
Feb. 12, 2018
Personal Financial Planning, Master of Science
MS Course Description: The Master of Science (MS) is a 33-hour, non-thesis, distance education program that is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The MS degree includes the 18 credit hour requirements of Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning. So, when the students are admitted to the MS degree, they are also admitted to Graduate Certificate degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate portion, students will have completed the education needed to sit for the national CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) exam. This is one of four requirements leading to the right to use the CFP® marks…
Feb. 12, 2018
Food and Hospitality Systems, Doctor of Philosophy
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. The Food and Hospitality Systems Graduate Program offers three tracks for its M.S. and Ph.D. programs: Food Science, Hospitality Management, and Agricultural Systems Technology. *Note: Applications into the Hospitality Management track are not being accepted at this time. Admission criteria Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallApril 30SpringOctober 31SummerJanuary 31 Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours of baccalaureate work BS and MS in food science or food technology, hospitality management, business management, or agricultural technology or management from an accredited University or equivalent experience. Only complete applications will be reviewed, no conditional…