Human Environmental Sciences addresses human needs and enhances individual and family life in a diverse and global society by conducting advanced research. HES faculty have earned national and international research reputations while building programs that are valued by private citizens, government, business and industry, and human services agencies. The College has more than 400 graduate students enrolled in a variety of master's and doctoral degrees and graduate certificate programs. Upon acceptance into the PhD program, each student plans an individualized program of study in consultation with the student's major adviser. A Plan of Study form will be completed and a committee, which will consist of both inter-departmental and outside member(s), will be selected. Required forms must be submitted to the Graduate College for approval, usually by the beginning of the second year of the student's residence at the University of Missouri. Specific programs will depend on the student's previous preparation, goals, and needs. Research methods should be taken as soon as possible so that students can prepare themselves for their dissertation research. The student must successfully complete oral and written exams as well as the research and writing of a dissertation. A minimum of 78 credit hours are required, but it is not uncommon for students to have 90 or more.<br><br>Credits - 78