Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Sciences, Plan A

Program Overview

This 30-credit Master's program in Agriculture focuses on advanced issues and capacity building for a changing workplace. It requires core courses in advanced agriculture, research methods, and an internship option, along with electives and a thesis. Students have flexibility in their elective coursework, but there are credit limits on certain course types.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses:
• AGRI 500 Advanced Issues in Agriculture (3 credits)
• AGRI 550 Capacity Building for a Changing Workplace (3 credits)
• Select at least one from the following:
• AGRI 587A Internship: Domestic or AGRI 587B Internship: International (1-2 credits)
• EDRM 600 Introduction to Research Methods (3 credits)
• Electives: 14-19 credits
• Thesis: AGRI 699 Thesis (variable credits)
• Program Total Credits: 30 credits
• Minimum Credits: 30 credits are required to complete the program.
• Credit Limits:
• Maximum of 3 credits allowed for AGRI 587A, AGRI 587B, AGRI 695, and AGRI 698 collectively.
• A maximum of 6 credit hours are permitted at the 400-level.
The remainder must be at the 500-level or above.