Applied Science (MAS)

The Master of Applied Science degree is designed for those whose educational objective is to pursue a professional degree in agriculture, food, community development and natural resources at the master's level. The Master of Applied Science is a flexible and personalized practitioner degree program for individuals directly involved in agriculture, food, community development and natural resource-related industries and working agricultural, community development and natural resource professionals and science educators needing advanced education. The program is available to both residential and distance students.

Specializations

• Beef Cattle Production
  The Beef Cattle Production specialization works synergistically with the Masters of Applied Science (MAS) program to offer students with an interest in beef cattle production, the opportunity to become more familiar with nutrition, meat science, genetics, and growth topics in an online program.
• Conservation Agriculture
  The Conservation Agriculture specialization works synergistically with the MAS program to provide an educational experience for students who need post-baccalaureate systems-based training related to global models of ecosystem design, ecosystem services, and soil, water, and biodiversity conservation in the context of highly productive agricultural systems. If you wish to distinguish yourself in the workforce with an advanced degree, the Conservation Agriculture specialization may be for you.
• Environmental Education
  The EE specialization provides post-baccalaureate training related to pedagogical methods in nonformal and formal education settings related to environmental education and conservation education. The advanced training is designed to provide a distinctive edge in the workforce and advancing careers.
• Environmental Studies

  Environmental Studies specialization provides graduate students a broad, interdisciplinary environmental perspective through coursework in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, allowing graduate students an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the multiple dimensions of today’s environmental problems.

  Students will develop a broad, interdisciplinary environmental perspective through the courses in the Environmental Studies specialization. 

• Science for Educators
  The Science for Educators Specialization works synergistically with the Masters of Applied Science (MAS) program is designed to enhance educators' science content knowledge, demonstrate pedagogy that drives learning experiences and support educators to create an applicable, standards-based curriculum. The Science for Educators Specialization, MAS program emphasizes science content inquiry, integration and application.
• Community Development
  The online Community Development Specialization equips students with the tools and experiences to contribute to positive changes in communities and regions. The coursework is designed to teach critical and creative thinking, ethical consideration and the value of careful planning for all stakeholders.

Program-Related Information

Graduate Chair

Matthew Douglass
402-472-2201
mdouglass3@unl.edu 

Program Website

https://appliedscience.unl.edu/master-applied-science-degree

• Specializations:
  • GP IDEA applicants in Community Development: Be sure to select that specialization when applying.
  • All others: Students may declare a specialization when applying or after enrollment when establishing a plan of study. Enrollees will choose an area of concentration or specialization (15 graduate credit hours) that includes a 3-6 credit hour project; secondary area(s) of emphasis sometimes lead to a minor.
• Academics: Undergraduate degree in life sciences or related area, such as biological or physical science, and experience in applied science; 3.00 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Personal Statement: The personal statement should describe your long-term goals related to career and academic interests. It should also describe your primary area of interest within this program, and optionally a secondary area.
• Three letters of recommendation
• NOTE: If you reside in Kentucky, contact a program advisor before applying.