The Master of Applied Science is a practitioner degree that addresses the advanced educational needs of working life science professionals. The degree is interdisciplinary and sufficiently flexible to meet the specific educational goals of individuals employed in applied life sciences. As an interdisciplinary degree, the Master of Applied Science program is not housed within an individual department and is administered by a faculty committee selected from many departments.
Because there are no prescribed areas of study within the Master of Applied Science, students are able to individualize, with approval of their supervisory committee, their particular curriculum programs to best meet their own career objectives.
Academic advisers are in the following departments:
- Agricultural Leadership
- Education and Communication
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy and Horticulture
- Animal Science; Entomology
- Food Science and Technology
- Natural Resources
- Plant Pathology
A unique aspect of this master's program is the Degree Project, which replaces the traditional Master's Thesis. The Degree Project is specifically intended to be immediately of value in the student's workplace or career advancement.
The program provides a general background in several areas and allows for professionals to:
- Enhance or add areas of expertise
- Advance in their field
- Network throughout the state and other locations
- Fulfill personal and professional goals
- Schedule courses around work
Who should consider this degree?
- Professionals who want to enhance or add areas of expertise
- Professionals who wish to network their career field throughout the state and beyond
- Professionals who want to fulfill challenging personal and professional goals
- Full-time professionals who want flexible course schedules and delivery of courses closer to home
- Independent, self-motivated individuals with a strong commitment to lifelong learning
For more information visit the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources website.
Academic Year 2012-2013
Tuition rates are effective for the academic year listed. Tuition is subject to change in August of each year.
UNL tuition is determined by a variety of factors. It is recommended students visit UNL Tuition Rates and Explanation of Fees for the most up-to-date information.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ONLINE/DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES ONLY
Nebraska Resident:
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Tuition
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Distance Ed Fee
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$325.50
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$25.00
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$7.35
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$4.00
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$361.85
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3-Credit Hours
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$976.50
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$75.00
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$22.05
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$12.00
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$1,085.55
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Non-Resident:
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Tuition
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Distance Ed Fee
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$609.00
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$25.00
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$7.35
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$4.00
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$645.35
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3-Credit Hours
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$1,827.00
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$75.00
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$22.05
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$12.00
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$1,936.05
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Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A COMBINATION OF ON-CAMPUS AND DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES
Nebraska Resident:
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Tuition
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
|
Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$325.50
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$7.35
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$4.00
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$336.85
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3-Credit Hours
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$976.50
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$22.05
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$12.00
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$1,010.55
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Non-Resident:
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Tuition
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Technology Fee
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Library Fee
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Total
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Per Credit Hour
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$768.75
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$7.35
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$4.00
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$780.10
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3-Credit Hours
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$2,306.25
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$22.05
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$12.00
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$2,340.30
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Fees for Students Enrolled in a Combination of On-Campus & Distance Education Courses:
In addition to the above tuition and fees, all students enrolled in distance education courses will be assessed $25 per credit hour and all enrolled students (except students enrolled only in Distance Education courses) must pay University Program and Facilities Fees based on their total hours of enrollment each semester. The rates are as listed below:
Hours of Enrollment Rate
1 to 6 hours $279.00
7 or more hours $518.00
Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
The Master of Applied Science degree program requires a total of 36 credit hours of graduate course work (with 12 credit hours open exclusively to graduate credit):
- At least 18 credit hours in an area of concentration (may be interdisciplinary), including a Degree Project
- At least 9 credit hours must be completed in a secondary area of emphasis for breadth to maximize flexibility, there are no core courses required
- A 3 to 6 credit hour Degree Project is required
- A comprehensive examination, either written and/or oral; the successful completion of the Degree Project, including examination by the Examining and Advisory Committee, may serve in lieu of a written comprehensive examination
- The final examination over the Degree Project and program of study is oral
- Where appropriate, a professional competency or certification exam may be required as part of the final examination
- Not less than 50% of the course work, excluding Degree Project, of the minimum number of graduate credits required must be University of Nebraska–Lincoln credit
Application to a graduate program is a two step process. You will apply to both Graduate Studies and the academic department. For admission requirements and deadlines specific to this program, please check with the Office of Graduate Studies.
Applications will be reviewed monthly.
Nebraska residency: Students who have recently resided or enrolled outside the state of Nebraska may be classified as non-residents for tuition purposes. For ways to qualify as a Nebraska resident, download the Residence Policy for Tuition Purposes (PDF). The file includes an application form.
Financial aid: The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides information on loans and need-based funds.
