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Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 10
Spring deadline: October 15

• Minimum GPA: 3.5 in previous graduate work
• Master’s degree

A faculty who is a member of the doctoral faculty must agree, as a condition of admission, to accept the student as a PhD advisee. These qualifications apply to all applicants, including those with an MA degree from this department. Applicants whose MA is in a field other than anthropology will be considered under the policies for individuals holding the baccalaureate degree except that the quality of graduate work will be taken into consideration.

For information, please visit our departmental website: https://anthropology.missouri.edu/graduate-program.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

Submit all of the following through the Graduate School online application:

• Graduate School Application and all required Graduate School documents
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose: 1—3 pages, addressing your background and research interests in Anthropology. (Upload to the Statement of Purpose section of your application).
• Resume/Vitae: Please make sure to include the start and end date of all employment and teaching experience. (Upload to the Resume/Vita section of your application).
• Recommendation Letters: 3 academic recommendations are required and must be submitted by the recommender through the online application.
• Writing Sample

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

Fall semester with financial support: January 15
Fall semester without financial support: April 1
Spring semester without financial support: November 1

Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, please visit our departmental website:
https://car.missouri.edu/application-and-admissions

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program

• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of interest
• 10-20 pp. writing sample
• GRE scores are not required for admission, but applicants may be ineligible for certain fellowships if they do not submit them.

Admission Criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Architectural Studies Program

• Statement of Purpose. Statement describing your goals and objectives for advanced graduate-level work in architectural studies. This statement will be uploaded to the Graduate School online application, be 1,500 words maximum, and include:
  • A description of your research interests in architectural studies
  • Emphasis areas of interest (design with digital media or environment and behavior)
  • The graduate faculty with whom you would like to work and why (we suggest closely reading faculty bios and select publications in advance)
  • How this Ph.D. degree emphasis area in Architectural Studies will help you to reach your future goals
• Letters of Recommendation. 3 letters of recommendation can be submitted through the Graduate School online application. At least two of these letters should be from college or university faculty members who can speak to your academic competencies. Professional practice references welcome. All letters should include the association to the applicant and length of time recommender has known applicant).
• Portfolio or Dossier. All applicants will submit an electronic portfolio or dossier. Applicants with a background in design should include a sample of design projects from institutional coursework, independent creative work, writing samples, and/or professional practice. Applicants without a design background should upload a dossier that includes writing samples (completed or published), research examples, teaching outcomes, and/or any other materials that demonstrate readiness for graduate-level work in Architectural Studies. Including a link to an online document or website is preferred by the department, otherwise the file must be a single PDF and no larger than 20 MB.
• Resume/CV
• GRE Scores: Recommended but not required

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

Application deadline: Rolling

• Approval of advisor
• M.S. degree (with thesis) preferred

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Animal Sciences Program

• Statement of career objectives
• 3 reference letters
• Resume
• GRE scores (optional)

Admission Criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.5 on prior graduate course work
• Minimum of 3 years full-time appropriate teaching or other professional experience in elementary, secondary, higher education or industry
• Correspondence with one of the Agricultural Education faculty members in the proposed area of concentration prior to submitting an application. This contact is ultimately a requirement for admission.

Minimum GRE scores

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Agricultural Education Program

The following items must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:

• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Writing sample
• Personal data sheet (contact the Agricultural Education program to obtain the form and upload it to the Academic Program Application section)
• Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
• Official GRE scores
• Preliminary examination (if necessary)

Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree

The focus of the Doctor of Philosophy program is development of professional educators for teacher certification programs in agriculture. To be admitted, applicants must have completed a minimum of three years of professional experience in a field related to agricultural education.

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission 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 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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Agricultural and Applied Economics Program

• 3 letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• GRE score report

Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree

Before admission to the PhD program, a student should have completed at least one course each in intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, quantitative or mathematical economics, econometrics or regression analysis, statistics and differential calculus. A student should also have a master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a related field. A student without a master’s degree will be admitted initially into the master’s program with the expectation that he or she complete the degree before continuing with doctoral studies.

Admission Criteria

• A prior record of outstanding academic performance
• Strong letters of recommendation

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Accountancy PhD Program

• 3 Recommendation letters, mailed or accepted electronically through the Graduate School online application
• Statement of Purpose, uploaded to online application or mailed
• Resume, uploaded to online application or mailed
• Official GMAT or GRE scores required

Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree

International students should note that we rarely admit a student directly from outside the United States unless they have studied/worked in an English-language setting.

Prerequisites to undertaking doctoral course work include one, and preferably two, semesters of calculus; an introductory statistics course; intermediate-level microeconomic theory; and an undergraduate accounting major (or equivalent). Prior graduate work is not required for admission to the program, but most successful applicants do have a master’s degree.

Admission Criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Architecture Program

• Statement of Purpose. Statement describing your goals and objectives for the M.Arch. This statement will be uploaded to the Graduate School online application, be 1,500 words maximum, and include:
  • A description of your past experience and how that experience has prepared you for the M.Arch.
  • A description of your future goals.
  • How the M.Arch Studies will help you to reach your future goals.
• Letters of Recommendation. 3 letters of recommendation can be submitted through the Graduate School online application. At least two of these letters should be from college or university faculty members who can speak to your academic competencies. Professional practice references welcome. All letters should include the association to the applicant and length of time recommender has known applicant).
• Portfolio. All applicants will submit an electronic portfolio. Applicants with a background in design should include a sample of design projects from institutional coursework, independent creative work, writing samples, and/or professional practice. Including a link to an online document or website is preferred by the department, otherwise the file must be a single PDF and no larger than 20 MB.
• Resume/CV
• GRE Scores: Recommended but not required

Admission Criteria

Current MU undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this program. To be considered for admission to the accelerated MS program in Agricultural and Applied Economics, a student must:

• Have completed at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better

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.

For the Agricultural and Applied Economics Program

• 1 letter of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and the School of Law offer an integrated program in which students may obtain both an MA degree in Atlantic History & Politics and a JD degree from the School of Law. Although an MA degree in Atlantic History & Politics normally requires one year plus one summer of study, and a JD requires three years, many students will be able to complete the program in three years plus two summers. Students also have the option of completing the program in 3.5 years.

Application Procedure

Applicants to the Dual Degree Program must submit formal applications for admission to the School of Law and to the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, accompanied by a statement requesting permission to pursue the Dual Degree Program. Students must meet the requirements for admission to both programs. Contact the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and the School of Law for further information on admissions requirements.

For students who seek admission to and enroll in one program and then later choose to pursue the Dual Degree Program, a successful application to the second program and the request to complete the Dual Degree Program must normally be submitted before the student has substantially completed the requirements of the first program. However, petitions requesting admission to the Dual Degree Program from students at more advanced stages in either program will be considered.

Admission criteria

• Availability to participate in a program that runs from the beginning of July through mid-May
• A BA or equivalent from an accredited institution
• A 3.0 or better GPA in last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework
• International applicants must meet Mizzou requirements including TOEFL scores. Click here to view additional requirements for international applicants.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Atlantic History and Politics Program

• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement of no more than 1,000 words explaining goals and expectations in graduate study
• A writing sample of between 5-20 pages that showcases the ability of the applicant to succeed in the MA program

Please NOTE that no GRE is required.

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 10
Spring deadline: October 15

• Minimum GPA: 3.25 in last 60 hours and in all anthropology courses
• Some of these requirements may be waived in exceptional cases.
• Acceptance into the graduate program in anthropology is not limited to students with undergraduate degrees in anthropology.

For information, please visit our departmental website: https://anthropology.missouri.edu/graduate-program.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

Submit all of the following through the Graduate School online application:

• Graduate School Application and all required Graduate School documents
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose: 1—3 pages, addressing your background and research interests in Anthropology. (Upload to the Statement of Purpose section of your application).
• Resume/Vitae: Please make sure to include the start and end date of all employment and teaching experience. (Upload to the Resume/Vita section of your application).
• Recommendation Letters: 3 academic recommendations are required and must be submitted by the recommender through the online application.
• Writing Sample

*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 professionals working in natural resources around the globe who already have an undergraduate degree in a related field. Please visit the online webpage for more information.

Application Deadlines

We recommend you submit your application by the dates below.

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution
• Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for non-native English speaking applicants only)

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Agroforestry Program

All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.

• Statement of interest
• Résumé or CV
• TOEFL scores (if applicable)
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation and the accompanying evaluation sheets from people who can attest to the candidate’s scholastic ability and experience relevant to graduate study.
• Publications (optional)

The program offers Master’s degrees in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with emphasis areas in Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, and TESOL.

Admission Criteria

Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Application Deadlines

The program accepts rolling admissions, so applicants can apply at any time. It’s suggested applicants submit their application at least six weeks before the beginning of the term in which they wish to start their course work. The deadlines below are priority application dates.

Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Applications for admissions decisions take at least 6 weeks to process

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Program

• Personal data sheet form (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Resume/CV
• All emphasis areas desire at least 2 letters of recommendation, regardless of GPA. If your GPA is below a 3.0 or you are an international student (have an international transcript), three letters of reference are required. ALL LETTERS MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL AND SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY. Please contact the department if you have any questions or concerns about this requirement.
• A digital portfolio of three to five pieces of artwork you consider your best (required for Art Education applicants only)

Admission criteria

Application Deadlines

Fall semester with financial support: January 15
Fall semester without financial support: April 1
Spring semester without financial support: November 1

Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, please visit our departmental website:
https://car.missouri.edu/application-and-admissions

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program

• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of interest
• 10-20 pp. writing sample
• GRE scores are not required for admission, but applicants may be ineligible for certain fellowships if they do not submit them.

The program offers a Master of Science in Architectural Studies with emphasis areas in Design with Digital Media and Environment & Behavior. A Master of Science in Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Environment and Behavior is also offered online.

Admission Criteria

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Architectural Studies Program

• Statement of Purpose. Statement describing your goals and objectives for advanced graduate-level work in architectural studies. This statement will be uploaded to the Graduate School online application, be 1,500 words maximum, and include:
  • A description of your research interests in architectural studies
  • Emphasis areas of interest (design with digital media or environment and behavior)
  • The graduate faculty with whom you would like to work and why (we suggest closely reading faculty bios and select publications in advance)
  • How this master’s degree emphasis area in Architectural Studies will help you to reach your future goals
• Letters of Recommendation. 3 letters of recommendation can be submitted through the Graduate School online application. At least two of these letters should be from college or university faculty members who can speak to your academic competencies. Professional practice references welcome. All letters should include the association to the applicant and length of time recommender has known applicant).
• Portfolio or Dossier. All applicants will submit an electronic portfolio or dossier. Applicants with a background in design should include a sample of design projects from institutional coursework, independent creative work, writing samples, and/or professional practice. Applicants without a design background should upload a dossier that includes writing samples (completed or published), research examples, teaching outcomes, and/or any other materials that demonstrate readiness for graduate-level work in Architectural Studies. Including a link to an online document or website is preferred by the department, otherwise the file must be a single PDF and no larger than 20 MB.
• Resume/CV
• GRE Scores: Recommended but not required

Admission Criteria

• First deadline: Due January 15th (For scholarships)
• Second deadline: Due March 30th (For practicum placements)
• Third deadline: June 30th – For admittance to classes

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Applied Behavior Analysis Program

• Statement of purpose, around 500 words, in which you summarize your professional goals, including career objectives, research interests, your motivation for advanced graduate work and other pertinent information
• CV/Resume
• At least two letters of recommendation
  • The letters should attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
  • Ideally, two letters should be from college or university professors who can discuss your academic abilities, and one should be from an administrator or colleague who can describe authoritatively your professional experience and potential.
  • Letters are submitted through the online application system.
• Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

Application deadline: Rolling

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Approval of advisor
• Bachelor’s degree

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Animal Sciences Program

• Statement of career objectives
• 3 reference letters
• Resume
• GRE scores (optional)

Admission criteria

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available.

• Minimum GPA: 2.5 in JD program; 3.0 for graduate or advanced degree programs
• First degree in law (J.D., LL.B. or equivalent) required for law practice or law teaching in the country in which law studies were pursued

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the American Law Program

• Professional resume (upload through online application)
• Statement of purpose: 300-500 words stating reasons for pursuing this degree (upload through online application)
• 2 letters of recommendation (request through online application)

Please visit https://law.missouri.edu/admissions/llmadmissions/ for further application instructions.

Admission Criteria

• This program accepts rolling admissions. It is recommended that you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.
• Minimum GPA: Average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
• Minimum GRE score. GRE scores are only required for applicants having an undergraduate GPA below 3.20 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work

Preferred minimum GRE scores

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Agricultural Education Program

The following items must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:

• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Official GRE scores
• Personal Data Sheet (contact the Agricultural Education program to obtain the form and upload it to the Academic Program Application section)
• Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation

Admission 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 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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Agricultural and Applied Economics Program

• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• GRE score report

Prerequisites for the Master Program

Before admission to the M.S. program, a student should have completed at least nine hours of agricultural economics or economics, a course in calculus and one in statistics.

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

• Four-year accredited bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or its equivalent
• Must meet the accounting prerequisites listed below:
  • Accounting I and II
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • Introduction to Taxation
• Competitive undergraduate GPA
• Applicants may be required to interview

Deadlines for application to the MAcc

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall, spring or summer semester.

Students will be admitted to the Master of Accountancy based on a variety of key qualifications. Evaluation criteria will include not only academic success (as represented by a student’s GPA), but also other factors such as professional work experience and leadership experience. Future job potential will be evaluated through interviews by a panel of faculty, staff, and alumni and alumnae representatives from the accounting profession. Additionally, student motivation and readiness will be assessed through review of their statement of objectives included in the application process.

Work experience may be considered in lieu of some admittance requirements. Additionally, students that are employed or otherwise financially supported by an employer (i.e. an accounting firm or corporation) may receive a waiver of some admittance requirements.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the MAcc Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.

Admission Criteria

*Program currently not accepting new applications

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: April 15

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Academic Medicine Program

• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement
• A CV/Resume
• Verification from your residency program or other relevant post-graduate training

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 12

Certificate description: The 100% online Autism Education Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices and supports to students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Scholars completing the certificate program will be able to deliver EBPs that are effective across developmental domains, can ameliorate negative effects, and improve long-term outcomes of student achievement. This graduate certificate may serve as a stand-alone credential or be applied towards a master’s degree.

Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/special-education/degrees-programs/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall deadline: May 15
• Spring deadline: October 15
• Summer deadline: March 15

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Unofficial transcript
• Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• GRE score report (optional)

Officially approved as:     

Stand Alone:   Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics will provide students an opportunity to develop a data analytics skill set within the subject of accounting.  Students will be provided an introduction to tools utilized in the analysis of data from a business perspective, and how those data analysis tools can be utilized within the accounting industry to make informed business decisions based on past and present trends to lead into the future. Students with the certificate will develop skills in the following areas:

• Extracting, transforming and loading data.
• Using the appropriate method and software to analyze data.
• Interpreting and communicating data-driven results to stakeholders.
• Understanding the abilities and limitations of data when answering stakeholder-relevant questions.

Student learning objectives align with the understanding and application of an analytical mindset related to data utilized in the accounting industry. Given the large amount of data processed by accountants, the industry has evolved to include a large focus on understanding large data sets and interpreting trends within the data to understand the business.

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Accounting Data Analytics Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: This online certificate program will provide students the knowledge and skills to develop, administer, manage, evaluate, and grow programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families.

Certificate web site:
https://hdfs.missouri.edu/degrees/family-community-services/

Admission Criteria

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV
• 1 letter of recommendation

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description:

The Aerospace Engineering Graduate Certificate is recommended for anyone who wishes to pursue a careers in the field of Aerospace Engineering as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Program Manager. Students who complete the certificate will learn:

1. The ability to apply the fundamentals of both incompressible and compressible flows, wing and airfoil theory, and fluid kinematics and dynamics.
2. How to analyze aircraft engines and spacecraft propulsion systems.
3. The mechanics and design issues associated with aerospace structures; including the analysis of thin skins with stiffeners for external surfaces, bulkheads and frames for shape support, and fasteners for holding components together.
4. How to analyze the flight mechanics of aircraft and spacecraft, including flight performance, flight dynamics and stability, orbital maneuvers, and flight control.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/mae/mae-degrees/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines (Suggested)

• Summer semester: April 30
• Fall semester: July 31
• Spring semester: November 30

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description: The recent advancement in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning has made significant impact in a wide range of research fields and industries. The purpose of this graduate certificate is to prepare students and professionals to understand the foundation and advanced skills in AI and machine learning and to handle the growing demands in applying cutting-edge AI techniques.

Certificate web site:
https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/eecs/eecs-degrees/

Note: Some courses may be taken online through the academic program right now due to COVID-19.

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: January 1

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the AI and Machine Learning Program

• Statement of purpose
• Resume or CV

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  22.5

Certificate Description: Student who pursue the AGCNS will be prepared as expert clinicians to provide direct patient care from wellness through acute care with a focus on complex and vulnerable adult and older adult populations. The AGCNS student will also be prepared to influence care outcomes by acting as a resource and providing expert consultation for nursing staff and other health professionals by implementing evidence-based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.

Certificate Web site:
https://nursing.missouri.edu/academic-programs/

Admission Criteria

A holistic review process is utilized for admission, however, students interested in the Graduate Certificate program should meet the following admission criteria:

• Advanced practice nursing certification and/or credentialing.
• Master degree nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (i.e. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• The program application process begins in the Nursing Centralized Application System (NursingCAS). Please contact the Nursing program directly for application process.

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application (After acceptance to the Graduate Certificate program)
• 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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate Description: To offer MU graduate students, as well as post-baccalaureate students in the MU community, an officially recognized core of courses dealing with the development, business, and publicity aspects of a musical career.  In today’s fine arts economy, an increasingly viable and popular model is the “portfolio career,” in which a person incorporates multiple roles (e.g. performer, teacher, advocate, manager, publicist, composer/arranger, etc.) rather than pursuing one narrowly defined career path.  Contextualizing the vision, skills, and networking activities needed to achieve a viable arts career, while offering a combination of theoretical and practical career preparation for Mizzou students, is the overarching aim of the Certificate.

Certificate web site:
https://music.missouri.edu/undergrad/certificates

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Unofficial transcripts

Officially approved as:     

Degree Dependent:   Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Society and Sustainability Program (SSP) is a unique interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers with private and public organizations through advanced graduate level training and research. The certificate program is designed for students with undergraduate-graduate training in agriculture, biology, business administration, economics, engineering, fisheries and wildlife, forestry, geography, geology, sociology and related disciplines. Students who are in a graduate or professional program in their area of specialization take integrated courses and complete a thesis or dissertation that applies more than one discipline. The program is designed to enhance the student’s familiarity with disciplinary and interdisciplinary concepts and principles from the social and natural sciences and humanities.

Certificate web site:
https://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofagriculturefoodandnaturalresources/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-society-sustainability/

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 18

Certificate description: A Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program will train you to be an exceptional practitioner of ABA-based interventions to improve quality of life for people with behavioral challenges, including children and adults with developmental needs. MU graduate students can complete the certificate program while pursuing a degree, and the certificate also complements the skills of recent graduates and experienced professionals who want to specialize in ABA. The program is designed to meet eligibility requirements to sit for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. This course sequence is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

In our program, you’ll learn the conceptual foundations of ABA and how these behavioral principles are applied to improve behavior. Central to this program is a collaboration with the MU College of Education and the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Partnership with the College of Education allows for shared courses taught by professors from the School of Health Professions and the College of Education, and the MU Thompson Center serves as the primary practicum site to give you an exceptional experiential learning opportunity working with individuals with developmental needs.

Certificate web site:
https://education.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/certificates-minors/applied-behavior-analysis/

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines for the Fall Semester

• Priority deadline: January 15
• Second priority deadline: March 30
• Final deadline: June 30

Application Process

• Current Mizzou Graduate Students: Complete the Change of Program Form and submit the form directly to the Applied Behavior Analysis program.
• New/Returning Mizzou Graduate Students: Students new to Mizzou or former Mizzou graduate students returning after a semester break or longer, should complete the Graduate Application for Admission. Please include the application materials listed below in your online application.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Applied Behavior Analysis Program

• Unofficial transcript: Please upload all of your undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts.
• Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)
• Statement of purpose, around 500 words, in which you summarize your professional goals, including career objectives, research interests, your motivation for advanced graduate work and other pertinent information.
• Resume/CV: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience.
• One Letter of Recommendation
  • The letter should attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
  • Ideally, the letter should be from college or university professors who can discuss your academic abilities, or from an administrator or colleague who can describe authoritatively your professional experience and potential.
  • Letters are submitted through the online application system.

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone:  Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The program is built on the biophysical and socioeconomic principles of agroforestry which will prepare students to become specialized in agroforestry design and management.  The knowledge and experience in designing and managing agroforestry systems for commodity production as well as environmental conservation are skill sets needed to work as agroforestry and forestry consultants and conservation and natural resource professionals. The curriculum leads the student through a progression of learning to achieve (A) Agroforestry Fundamentals; (B) Biophysical Foundation; and (C) Socio-economic Foundation.. Successful required course completion will be recorded on the student’s official transcript as a “Graduate Certificate in Agroforestry.”

Certificate web site:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/cafnr/agroforestry/grad-cert

Admission Deadlines

We recommend you submit your application by the dates below.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

Officially approved as:  

Stand Alone:  Yes 

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description:  Graduate students in Accountancy may use their accountancy electives and business electives to complete an emphasis in taxation. Upon completing the requirements listed below, a student will receive a Graduate Certificate issued from the Graduate School in Taxation.

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Taxation Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Officially approved as:  

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours:  15

Certificate description: A solid understanding of assurance procedures and practices will allow students to make an immediate impact in their chosen career. The Assurance Certificate will allow students to present this specialization on their resumes which will enhance their future careers and earning potential. The Assurance Certificate program will provide interested students with courses presenting the principal aspects of Assurance Services, including advanced auditing, internal audit, audit of internal controls, fraud examination or forensic accounting, advanced financial accounting, and corporate taxation. The Assurance Certificate program will also provide students with advanced skills necessary to succeed in Assurance Services-related careers. Through completion of the required coursework, students will be able to:

• Assess business and financial reporting risks
• Understand and apply auditing concepts and procedures
• Design and implement internal controls
• Understand the role of corporate governance in risk management
• Implement fraud prevention and detection procedures
• Understand how corporate taxes can impact a corporation’s financial statements
• Understand the basis of corporate taxation and book-to-tax differences (ASC 740)

School of Accountancy graduates with an Assurance Certificate will be prepared for a variety of careers including: external and internal auditor, risk management, fraud examination, and consulting on risk, assurance, and fraud prevention.

Admission Criteria

Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Assurance

Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.

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 transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Assurance Program

• Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
  • Including Personal Statement
• Video Statement
• Résumé
• 1 letter of recommendation
  • From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
• GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)

Officially approved as:     

Degree Dependent:   Yes

Total Credit Hours:  12

Certificate description: The Society and Sustainability Program (SSP) is a unique interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers with private and public organizations through advanced graduate level training and research. The certificate program is designed for students with undergraduate-graduate training in agriculture, biology, business administration, economics, engineering, fisheries and wildlife, forestry, geography, geology, sociology and related disciplines. Students who are in a graduate or professional program in their area of specialization take integrated courses and complete a thesis or dissertation that applies more than one discipline. The program is designed to enhance the student’s familiarity with disciplinary and interdisciplinary concepts and principles from the social and natural sciences and humanities.

Certificate web site:
https://catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofagriculturefoodandnaturalresources/additionalcertificatesminors/grad-cert-society-sustainability/