Division of Applied Social Sciences
DEGREES AND PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Studies
With a bachelor’s degree from our division, you will be prepared to contribute to the global food and agriculture system and address significant challenges in agriculture, agricultural policy and economics, agribusiness and education.
B.S. in Agribusiness Management B.S. in Agricultural Education B.S. in Hospitality Management B.S. in Personal Financial Planning
Graduate Studies
Recognized for our innovative approach to graduate training, you will have the opportunity of working with leading scholars engaged in a diverse range of challenging research projects.
M.S. & Ph.D. in Agricultural & Applied Economics Ph.D. in Agricultural Education M.S. in Ag Leadership, Communication & Education M.S. & Ph.D. in Food & Hospitality Systems M.S. in Personal Financial Planning
Minors and Certificates
With one of our minors or certificates, you can explore additional interests while you add to your resume.
Agribusiness Management Agricultural Education Agricultural Leadership CFP® Certification Personal Financial Planning (undergraduate) Personal Financial Planning (online graduate certificate) Science and Agricultural Communications
OVERVIEW
400+
undergraduates in the Division of Applied Social Sciences
94%
of students complete an internship
10+
division-related student clubs and orgs
RESEARCH
Our research strengths include: agricultural and environmental policy, community food systems, teaching and learning and cooperative management and governance. We have several centers and institutes that focus on research and outreach such as: the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL), the Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security and the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
ResearchDivision of Applied Social Sciences News & Accolades
RaFF projects a dip in farm income for springtime
Another decline in net farm income is projected for the Show-Me State, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook released by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). The report offers a state-level glimpse at projected farm financial indicators, including farm receipts, production expenses and other components that affect net…
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About
Division of Applied Social Sciences
316 Mumford Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-7740
Email: askDASS@missouri.edu