Graduate Programs
Master's Degree Options
Our graduate programs are founded on 150 years of hard work and high standards, ensuring you receive a world-class education to build your future.
Adult Learning and Leadership
The M.S. in Adult Learning and Leadership is designed for professionals who work with adults in an educational or training capacity. Coursework examines characteristics of adult learners; explores motivational, social and cultural differences; develops skills in planning and evaluating programs for adults; helps professionals better understand how adults develop and learn; and enhances communication and teaching skills.
Agribusiness — Animal Health Cohort
The Master of Agribusiness is a combination of a MBA and M.S. in agricultural economics designed for working professionals. The "on-campus" portion of the program will be held at K-State Olathe in August and October of each year. Each course is tailored to the animal health industry, and the Economics of the Global Animal Health Industry elective course further customizes the curriculum for the student.
Applied Bioscience
This specialized master's degree is an industry-focused graduate program designed for students to pursue advanced training in the sciences, while simultaneously developing professional skills highly valued by employers.
Food Science
The M.S. in Food Science encompasses the full spectrum of food science, including food processing, product development, sensory analysis, food safety and security in the food chain.
Horticulture, emphasis in Urban Food Systems
The M.S. in Horticulture with an Emphasis in Urban Food Systems focuses on how the urban food system impacts economic development and provides a source of nutritious, safe food grown locally/regionally. The specialization places an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, food systems project management, and safe food production in an urban environment.
Public Health
The Master of Public Health, or MPH, is a unique, graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals to better address health issues at the local, state, national and international levels. This interdisciplinary program involves multiple academic departments and colleges.
School Counseling
The M.S. in School Counseling is designed to prepare dynamic, professional school counselors to be team leaders who implement comprehensive school counseling programs that are integral to the total educational program. School counselors are prepared to support students' achievement and learning and their academic, career, and emotional/social development.
Veterinary Biomedical Science
The Master of Science in Veterinary Biomedical Science (VBS) program at K-State Olathe provides students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge in animal health, and provides research opportunities in state-of-the art labs while students advance their careers in the animal health industry.