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
Music, Master of Music/Master of Arts
Degrees Offered by School of Music Master of Music (MM) specializing in Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting, Music Education, Music Theory, Performance, or Piano Pedagogy. Master of Arts (MA) specializing in Musicology Application and Admission Information Detailed admission information may be found at https://music.missouri.edu/grad/steps-applying. Music applicants must complete the Graduate School online application. Prospective MM and MA-Musicology students may contact the director of graduate studies to request information about the prerequisites and graduation requirements for specific academic areas, and assistantships or other financial aid. Application Deadlines Entrance TermApplication DeadlineFallDecember 1SpringRolling Minimum Language Requirements…
Feb. 12, 2018
Museum Studies, Minor
This minor, offered by the Museum of Art and Archaeology and the School of Visual Studies, provides students with a systematic introduction to the history, philosophy, and role of museums. The program blends academic theory with practical experience to provide students with an opportunity to build a foundation applicable for work in either University or public museums. Curriculum: The program comprises six courses designed to introduce students to the history and role of museums in society; to the philosophical, legal and administrative issues that face the modern museum; and to the exhibition and preservation skills required…
Feb. 12, 2018
Multicultural Psychology and Education, Minor
As we enter the new millennium, the U.S. population is becoming more multiracial, multiethnic, and multilingual. Some estimate that by the year 2020, racial and ethnic minorities will become the numerical majority. This demographic shift has already occurred in specific contexts, such as K-12 schools in Los Angeles. Applied psychologists and educators have begun to develop competency standards for professionals to provide culturally relevant and effective services to our ever-changing population. In fact, multiculturalism has been identified as the fourth focus in counseling psychology. The purpose of the graduate minor in multicultural psychology and education would be to (a) expose graduate students to the growing…