International Agriculture, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Course Requirements
AGIN 5312Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources2
AGIN 5313Global Food Security and Sustainability3
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 5800International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 21
Hours Subtotal9
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 5000Master's Thesis/Report in International Agriculture6
Hours Subtotal12
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 Subtotal9
Total Hours30
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

Course Requirements
AGIN 5312Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources2
AGIN 5313Global Food Security and Sustainability3
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 5800International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 24
Hours Subtotal12
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 5000Master's Thesis/Report in International Agriculture2
Hours Subtotal8
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 Subtotal12
Total Hours32
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

Course Requirements
AGIN 5312Applied Issues in International Agriculture and Natural Resources2
AGIN 5313Global Food Security and Sustainability3
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 5800International Agriculture Internship Experience 1, 24
Hours Subtotal12
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 5102International Agriculture Creative Component2
Hours Subtotal8
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 Subtotal12
Total Hours32
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

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.