Agricultural Science, Food Science major, Non-Thesis Option, MS

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences: Non-Thesis Option at Florida A&M University allows students to specialize in their graduate training through applied research and coursework in their major field of study. The program requires 36 semester hours, including a research project, and culminates in an exit seminar and final examination. Students can pursue careers in their chosen field of agricultural sciences upon completion of the program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences: Non-Thesis Option at Florida A&M University is a graduate program that allows students to focus on their graduate training in specialties that they and their committee believe are important to their professional development. The program provides students with the opportunity to conduct applied research, and to take courses in their major field of study and several electives approved by their Supervisory Committee.

Outline:

The program requires students to complete at least thirty-six (36) semester hours including the six (6) hours of course work and a research project. MS candidates in all concentrations are required to take AGR 5825 (Fundamentals of Research Design) or Statistical Methods in Research 1 and 2, AGG 5931 (Professional Seminar), AGG 5920 (Colloquium), and three (3) to five (5) courses (varying by concentration) in their major field of study.

Assessment:

Students must give an exit seminar and pass a final examination administered by the Supervisory Committee. The exam has both written and oral components and each member of the committee participates in both exams. The oral portion of the exam is administered by the student’s Supervisory committee. The Graduate Coordinator and a representative of the Graduate Council with questioning and voting privileges must participate in the oral exam.