Agroforestry

Natural Resources with Agroforestry Emphasis, Master of Science

Master's | 100% Online, On Campus

*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

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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)

Agroforestry, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

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

• Statement of purpose