Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) degree in Animal Science is designed for students seeking professional graduate training with a management orientation in agriculture, food, and natural resources. This degree emphasizes problem-solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to benefit humanity, rather than a research degree.

Admission Criteria

An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during their last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidate's advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.

Program Requirements

The student must demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, which may be gained by completing a professional internship designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical experiences. The duration of the internship may vary from three to nine months, depending on departmental requirements.

Degree Details

• The degree may be earned in select academic departments of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
• Dual Degree Option: No
• Thesis or Dissertation Required: No
• Main Method of Study: Face-to-Face

Related Programs

• MS, Animal Science
• PHD, Animal Science
  • Both programs are available in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with details available upon request.

Program Quick Facts

The Master of Agriculture degree is intended to emphasize the problem-solving skills involved in the use of science and technology to benefit humanity, not as a research degree. The program is designed to provide professional graduate training with a management orientation in agriculture, food, and natural resources.