Division of Applied Social Sciences // College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

One of six divisions in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri is a community of faculty, students and professionals who are passionate about agriculture, food, finance, hospitality and rural communities. We are committed to educating, empowering and engaging the people who lead and work in these areas. If you are looking for a program where you will grow as a leader in industry, government, education or local communities, join us. Together, we can cultivate a thriving future for Missouri and the nation.

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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

400+

undergraduates in the Division of Applied Social Sciences

94%

of students complete an internship

10+

division-related student clubs and orgs

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.

Research

Hospitality Management alumna provides unique real-world opportunity to current CAFNR students

Kelly Gillespie, B.S. ’23, Operations Director of Eclipse Catering and Events, supervised current hospitality management students as they executed a public event, “Murder at the Speakeasy,” for their senior capstone.

Featured News

MU Extension releases enterprise budgets for 2025 Hospitality Management alumna provides unique real-world opportunity to current CAFNR students Celebrating our distinguished alumni: CAFNR Column Awards 2024 Q&A with first-generation student Laci Fuhlage More Featured News

Accolades

Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Orlando, FL Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships DASS faculty member honored by Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) team places 5th in national competition More Accolades

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College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources