Master of Science in Agronomy
Non -Thesis
Purpose
- To meet the needs of individuals desiring graduate study in Agronomy as preparation for jobs in such areas as production agriculture, agribusiness, consulting, extension, and education that do not have research components.
Pre-requisites:
- AGR 3005C Principles of Crop Production or equivalent.
- SOS 3022 General Soils or equivalent.
- Other courses as specified by the supervisory committee.
General Requirements
- At least 30 total credit hours with a maximum of 6 credits in S/U graded courses.
- At least 16 credits of the total in Agronomy courses at >5000 level.
- A minor is not required.
- Registration in AGR 6971 Research for Master's Thesis is not permitted.
Required Courses
- At least 1 credit in AGR 6933 Graduate Agronomy Seminar.
- 3 credits for an analysis paper in AGR 6905 Agronomic Problems or AGR 6932 Topics in Agronomy.
- Other courses as specified by supervisory committee.
Computer Literacy
- The supervisory committee should insure that the degree program includes training in appropriate data analyses and word processing software.
Comprehensive Written Exam
- A comprehensive written exam, taken prior to the midpoint of the term of graduation, is required. The exam may be offered once per semester (fall, spring, and summer) by the supervisory committee. Questions for the exam will be solicited from all faculty within the Agronomy Department. The exam and guidelines for passage of the exam will be determined by the supervisory committee.
Oral Final Exam
- Passage of an Oral Final Exam will be determined by the Student's Supervisory Committee. All committee members must be in attendance for the examination and sign the Report on Thesis or Dissertation and/or Final Examination form which is then submitted to the Graduate Coordinator. The Final Exam must be passed by the last day of class of the semester of graduation. The Graduate Coordinator should be informed of the scheduling of the qualifying exam at least 10 working days prior to the exam date.
Supervisory Committee
- At least two members from the graduate faculty, with the faculty advisor from the Agronomy Department; and a third committee member from the minor discipline, if a minor is chosen. The Supervisory Committee responsibilities are: 1) to advise the student on course work and establish the required courses; 2) to provide advice for and review the student's analysis paper; 3) administer and determine passage of the Comprehensive Written Exam; and 4) conduct and determine passage of the Oral Exam.
