Overview

Environmental Plant Science and Natural Resources Department / Environmental Plant Science and Natural Resources Department is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5

Applied

4

Accepted

4

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 31
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

16

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.25%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	6.25%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (50%)

Female (50%)

Faculty

21

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 7

Male (11)

Female (10)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	The Master of Science in Plant Science is an interdepartmental program supported by the departments of agriculture, biology and chemistry. This program focuses on a detailed study of plant nutrition, production, usage and genetics through a blend of academic courses and long-term research opportunities to prepare you for a variety of careers related to the production and usage of plants.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Darr College of Agriculture
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO  65897
United States

Contact Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio
Dean
Email: darr@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5050

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