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The graduate program in the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences aims to equip students with a strong grounding in agricultural sciences, natural resource management, and theoretical principles. The department focuses on fostering innovation through research, cultivating critical thinking skills in graduate students, and preparing them to thrive in a dynamic economic landscape.
The department offers three Master of Science degree specializations: Agriculture Science (AGSC), Environmental Systems Management (ENVS), and Plant & Soil Science (PLSS). Each program provides three M.S. pathway choices (Plan I-thesis, Plan II-graduate project, Plan III-coursework exclusively). Plan I thesis degrees mandate 30 total credit hours, including 18 in the major field, while Plan II and III require 36 total hours with 24 in the core subject area.
For the 36-credit M.S. in Agriculture Science (AGSC) with Course Only option, students complete 24 credits from departmental offerings (AGRI, AGSC, AGBU, PLSS, ENVS). Any course from the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences fulfills the 24-credit major requirement for the general AGSC degree under the 36-hour program option.