Welcome to the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri.

DASS is one of six academic units in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. It strives to educate, empower and engage the people who lead and work in our food and agriculture system and rural communities. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. Through research, teaching and extension, we progress our world by advancing sustainability, supporting decision-makers, shaping policy and sharing knowledge.