Master's Programs

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

This interdisciplinary degree offers advanced study in all areas of agriculture, natural resources and design. This program provides an opportunity for students to expand on the knowledge and skills they acquired during their undergraduate studies.

Animal Physiology

This program allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students may work with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry or laboratory animals. Research problems in farm animals and laboratory animals form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized. 

Forestry

Students seeking admission for this degree should have completed an undergraduate curriculum in forestry, wood science or other natural resources related field. Candidates for the degree may pursue an emphasis in forest resources management or wood science and technology. 

Human and Community Development

The program provides students with access to a variety of courses and faculty expertise to help candidates develop an interdisciplinary perspective of human and community development, through research in two or more fields.

Nutritional and Food Science

This program allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. They may work with issues in human or animal health and nutrition. Research problems in human nutrition issues form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized.

Plant and Soil Science

The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. 

Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

This program is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. Students work closely with their faculty advisor and mentor to develop a unique research program that will prepare them for a career in this field. Students typically focus on either wildlife or fisheries for this advanced degree.