International Agriculture, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| AGIN 5312 | Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | 2 |
| AGIN 5313 | Global Food Security and Sustainability | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Agricultural Development Communications | ||
| Global Agricultural Entrepreneurship | ||
| Guided Reading in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||
| Advanced Case Studies in Agricultural Marketing and International Development | ||
| Overview of Global Development | ||
| AGIN 5800 | International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 2 | 1 |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Research and Inquiry Core | ||
| Quantitative/Qualitative | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | ||
| Research Design and Methodology | ||
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Statistics for Experimenters I | ||
Or other quantitative/qualitative course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research Methodology | ||
| Social Sciences Research in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | ||
| Research Methods in Plant and Soil Sciences | ||
| Experimental Horticulture | ||
Or other quantitative or qualitative research methods course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| AGIN 5000 | Master's Thesis/Report in International Agriculture | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Focus Area | ||
| The student will create an international agriculture focus area in consultation with the graduate advisory committee and faculty/staff of the program. Example focus areas include but are not limited to: Rural Development, Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Outreach Education and Extension, Community Engagement and Sustainabilty, or Production Agriculture and Food Security. | 9 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
International students may substitute another course for the international experience requirement.
- 2
Must be a minimum four-week international experience.
Formal Report Option
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| AGIN 5312 | Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | 2 |
| AGIN 5313 | Global Food Security and Sustainability | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Agricultural Development Communications | ||
| Global Agricultural Entrepreneurship | ||
| Guided Reading in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||
| Advanced Case Studies in Agricultural Marketing and International Development | ||
| Overview of Global Development | ||
| AGIN 5800 | International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 2 | 4 |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Research and Inquiry Core | ||
| Quantitative/Qualitative | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | ||
| Research Design and Methodology | ||
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Statistics for Experimenters I | ||
Or other quantitative/qualitative course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research Methodology | ||
| Social Sciences Research in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | ||
| Research Methods in Plant and Soil Sciences | ||
| Experimental Horticulture | ||
Or other quantitative or qualitative research methods course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| AGIN 5000 | Master's Thesis/Report in International Agriculture | 2 |
| Hours Subtotal | 8 | |
| Focus Area | ||
| The student will create an international agriculture focus area in consultation with the graduate advisory committee and faculty/staff of the program. Example focus areas include but are not limited to: Rural Development, Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Outreach Education and Extension, Community Engagement and Sustainabilty, or Production Agriculture and Food Security. | 12 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- 1
International students may substitute another course for the international experience requirement.
- 2
Must be a minimum four-week international experience.
Creative Component
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| AGIN 5312 | Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | 2 |
| AGIN 5313 | Global Food Security and Sustainability | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Agricultural Development Communications | ||
| Global Agricultural Entrepreneurship | ||
| Guided Reading in International Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||
| Advanced Case Studies in Agricultural Marketing and International Development | ||
| Overview of Global Development | ||
| AGIN 5800 | International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 2 | 4 |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Research and Inquiry Core | ||
| Quantitative/Qualitative | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics | ||
| Research Design and Methodology | ||
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Statistics for Experimenters I | ||
Or other quantitative/qualitative course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research Methodology | ||
| Social Sciences Research in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | ||
| Research Methods in Plant and Soil Sciences | ||
| Experimental Horticulture | ||
Or other quantitative or qualitative research methods course approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee | ||
| AGIN 5102 | International Agriculture Creative Component | 2 |
| Hours Subtotal | 8 | |
| Focus Area | ||
| The student will create an international agriculture focus area in consultation with the graduate advisory committee and faculty/staff of the program. Example focus areas include but are not limited to: Rural Development, Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Outreach Education and Extension, Community Engagement and Sustainabilty, or Production Agriculture and Food Security. | 12 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- 1
International students may substitute another course for the international experience requirement.
- 2
Must be a minimum four-week international experience.
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
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