Human Environmental Sciences

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 15

• 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 graduate goals and educational objectives discussing: which of the department’s emphasis areas of interest; intentions regarding PhD; and request for a specific advisor (upload to the Graduate School online application).
• 3 letters of recommendation (excluding MU Architectural Studies faculty). Can be submitted through the Graduate School online application.
• Portfolio (Required for applicants with background in design)
• Resume/CV

For more information about the PhD program, please visit: http://hdfs.missouri.edu/phd.html

Admission criteria for campus programs

Fall deadline: January 1
Spring deadline: November 1

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 for last 60 hours

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Minimum GRE Scores*

* Some exceptions are made.

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 Human Development and Family Science Program

HDFS uses a paperless application system, so please scan and upload all documents to the Graduate School online application system.

• Transcripts of all college credit
• 3 letters of recommendation from people who can speak to applicant’s potential to do graduate work (e.g., professors, advisors)
• Statement of Purpose (Personal statement)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Official TOEFL examination scores (International students only)
• Official GRE scores (University Code: 6875)*

*Please note: GRE scores are not required for applications submitted for the Spring and Fall 2021 semesters.

About Textile & Apparel Management Programs

Graduate programs in textile and apparel management offer the following areas of study: apparel product development; apparel marketing and merchandising; omnichannel retailing; global sourcing and supply chain management; and consumer marketplace concerns.

Degrees Offered

PhD in human environmental sciences with an emphasis area in textile and apparel management.

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 15 for early financial support considerations

• Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in textile and apparel management or related field. Those with unrelated majors will need to do make-up work.

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 Textile and Apparel Management Program

• Statement of professional objectives
• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School application)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts from every college or University you have attended
• GRE Scores
• Latest vitae or resume
• Digital portfolio is strongly encouraged for Apparel Product Development applicants (Upload it to the Portfolio section)
• Writing sample (optional)
• Two-minute video to show about who you are, why you want to pursue graduate degrees, and what your career goals are (Upload it to the Portfolio section)
• TOEFL scores if international student