Program requirements

The program is open only to majors in the College of Agriculture.

The program consists of:

• One foundation course.
• A foreign language.
• An international experience.
• A capstone seminar.
• Students are required to complete at least two semesters of university-level foreign language courses.
• The international experience may consist of a travel study course, study abroad, community service, or internship. Academic credit can be granted for international experiences.

Foundation course (3 credit hours)

• AGEC 315 - Contemporary Issues in Global Food and Agricultural Systems Credits: (3)

• or

• AGEC 710 - Comparative Food and Agriculture Systems Credits: (3)

Foreign language courses (8-10 credit hours)

 Students must complete or quiz out of two semesters of one foreign language.

International experience (1-3 credit hours)

• GENAG 505 - Comparative Agriculture Credits: (1-4)

• or

• departmental internship, problems, or topic course or departmental travel course

Capstone seminar (1 credit hour)

• GENAG 780 - Current Topics in Agriculture Credits: (1-3)

• Seminar in International Agriculture

Elective courses

Students are encouraged to select elective courses in agriculture, social science, and humanities areas and/or free electives that complement their study of the region or country selected as the focus of their program.

Note

Students must complete a “declaration of intent” form describing their plan to fulfill the course work, language, and international experience requirements for the minor. The form will be submitted to and approved by the Office of Agriculture Academic Programs.

Total credit hours: (15)