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Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences
Students desiring to pursue a Master of Science program in the Department of Agricultural Sciences should consult the department head before enrolling in any courses. Students may choose to emphasize course work in agricultural economics, agricultural education, agricultural mechanization, animal science, plant and soil science or horticulture. Graduate level research is encouraged through the use of on-campus and University Instructional and Research Farm facilities.
In order to pursue a Master of Science degree, the student must be accepted by a member of the Graduate Faculty from the Department of Agricultural Sciences. Acceptance will be based on admission to The Graduate School, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), undergraduate grade point average and availability of qualified advisors in the desired area.
All students receiving an assistantship through the Department of Agricultural Sciences must complete a thesis and a Master of Science Option I degree. Other students may choose either the Option I or Option II (non-thesis) program. All Option I students must complete a research project and write a thesis.
Option I (30 semester hour minimum)
- Major: Ag 595, Ag 518 (6 hrs.)
- Six courses to be selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisor.
- Psy 510 or CSci 506
(A minor is not required. However, a minor consists of four courses taken in a subject area that should complement the major.)
Option II (36 Semester hour minimum)
- Major: Ag 595
- Seven Agriculture courses to be selected by the student in consultation with his/her advisor.
- Three electives approved by department.
- Psy 510 or CSci 506
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