9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is designed to meet the specific educational needs of the student in a particular area of emphasis. 

The Communication program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia takes social scientific and critical approaches to the study of communication. 

The Political Science program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia emphasizes both quality teaching and research. 

The Anthropology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is small department with an emphasis on data driven scientific approaches to the study of human biology, behavior, culture, and evolution.

The Agricultural and Applied Economics program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia prepares students for a rewarding career in academia, agricultural business, government or international agriculture.

The Department of Economics at University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work leading to the master of arts and the doctor of philosophy degrees.

The Psychology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia offers broad empirical and theoretical training with a research emphasis.

The Educational, School and Counseling Psychology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is accredited by the American Psychological Association. 

The Public Affairs program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia are trained for careers in academic and research institutions.