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
Q&A with first-generation student Laci Fuhlage
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Laci Fuhlage, junior agricultural education major from New Franklin, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
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About
Division of Applied Social Sciences
316 Mumford Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-7740