Agriculture, MS

Michael Goerndt, Program Director
Karls Hall, Room 221; Phone 417-836-8824
MGoerndt@MissouriState.edu

Program Description

Advanced interdisciplinary degree combining sub-specialty areas in agriculture including agricultural economic/business, agricultural education, agricultural communication, animal science, natural resources, and horticulture.

Admission Requirements

1. Meet all Missouri State University Graduate College Admission Requirements .
2. A bachelor’s degree in agriculturally relevant discipline from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University;
3. AND a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, OR at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work; OR have a combined score of 290 (875 under the old scoring system before August 1, 2011) on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination; OR you may be admitted on a provisional basis and required to complete prerequisite courses before advancing through the agricultural sciences graduate program.
4. Receive a positive evaluation from the Director of the Agriculture Graduate Committee that is dependent upon having an accepting advisor.
5. Complete the Statement of Interest form indicating specialty areas.

International Students: Submit your score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 79 on the internet-based test.

Follow these steps to apply to the Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences program:

1. Complete and submit a Graduate Application.
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit one copy of your official transcripts
4. Complete the Statement of Interest form indicating specialty areas.

Admission Requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Option

To qualify for admission into the accelerated master’s program, you must meet these criteria:

1. Hold junior or senior standing with at least 60 credit hours
2. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
3. Complete a minimum of 25 credit hours of undergraduate hours relevant to the emphasis area (of animal sciences; agricultural business, education, or communications; or natural resources).
4. Be accepted by an advisor who is a faculty member in the College of Agriculture who is a Missouri State Graduate Faculty Member.
5. Receive approval by the coordinator of the Agricultural Sciences Graduate Program.

Accelerated Master’s Degree Option

Once admitted into the accelerated master’s program, one may take up to 12 credit hours in courses numbered 600 and above to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit. A mixed credit form listing the courses to satisfy both undergraduate and graduate requirements must be completed during the normal registration period for the semester. Please note that mixed credit form must be completed prior to the first week of classes.