International Agricultural Development: Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Major
The Major Program
The goal of international agricultural development is to improve food production, nutrition, marketing, and health in less technically advanced countries. Students in this major are trained in technical areas of agriculture that can be applied to the problems of world hunger and health.
The Program
Principle subjects of study within the major are agricultural production, economic development, environmental issues, nutrition, rural communities, trade, and commodity development. Courses may be selected from the social sciences or humanities for study of the economic environments in which agriculture operates in countries outside the United States.
Internships and Career Alternatives
The study of international agricultural development prepares a student for a variety of careers. Some students choose service through the Peace Corps. Others seek employment in international trade, while others choose to work for a governmental or private agency in a foreign nation. Religious groups and organizations also employ university-trained individuals for agricultural work in conjunction with missions and other types of human service work overseas. The major is also preparation for further graduate work in agricultural development.
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Major
International Agricultural Development (Word) (PDF)
IAD Major GPA Check (Word) (PDF)
IAD Specializations (Word) (PDF)
Minor
International Agricultural Development
Graduation
General Education
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