Horticulture and Natural Resources - Urban Food Systems (MS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus, Olathe Campus, Olathe Online

This specialization focuses on sustainable agriculture, food systems project management, grant writing, horticultural science, and safe food production in an urban environment. Students will gain a systems-level understanding of urban food systems and the cultural, political environmental, and economic roles within them.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted at any time of the year, and graduate studies can begin during fall, spring or summer terms. Applying early increases the probability of being awarded an assistantship. Departmental admission requirements can be found at http://www.hnr.k-state.edu/graduate/admissions.html. Applications are completed online at http://www.k-state.edu/grad/admissions/application-process/.

Course Requirements

A culminating experience is required for this option. The graduate student works with the major professor and the supervisory committee to determine the parameters of the culminating experience.

Required Courses

700 level or above Statistics Credits: 3

Elective Courses

9 credit hours

HORT 791 - Urban Agriculture Credits: 2
HORT 792 - Urban Food Production Practicum Credits: 1
HORT 794 - Urban Food Systems Credits: 2
HORT 796 - Professional Development in Urban Food Systems Credits: 0-1
Specialization Elective, must choose at least 3 credits from the following:
HORT 650 - Agrarian Traditions: Literature Shaping Modern Food Movements Credits: 3
HORT 695 - Introduction to Permaculture Credits: 3
HORT 705 - Hydroponic Food Production Credits: 3
HORT 725 - Postharvest Technology and Physiology of Horticultural Crops Credits: 3
HORT 760 - Business Management for Horticultural Enterprises Credits: 3
HORT 775 - Plant Breeding Methods in Horticulture Credits: 3
HORT 780 - Health-Promoting Phytochemicals: Fruits and Vegetables Credits: 2
HORT 790 - Sustainable Agriculture Credits: 2
HORT 793 - Farm to Fork Produce Safety Credits: 2
HORT 795 - Urban Agriculture Study Tour Credits: 1
HORT 800 - Horticultural Physiology Credits: 3
HORT 815 - Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management Credits: 3
HORT 960 - Environmental Plant Stress Credits: 3

Thesis Option Courses

HORT 899 - Research-MS Credits: 1-18 (6)
HORT 951 - Horticulture Graduate Seminar Credits: 1
Research Methods and/or Scientific Writing Credits / Units: 3
Additional courses - to be determined by Supervisory Committee Credits / Units: 7

Report Option Courses

Professional/Scientific Writing Credits / Units: 3
HORT 898 - Master’s Report Credits: 1-18 (2)
Only 2 credit hours of Master’s Report course can be counted towards degree.
Additional courses - to be determined by Supervisory Committee

Kansas State University

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