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International Agriculture (Interdepartmental Undergraduate Program) Supervisory Committee: Robert A. Martin, Chair; Ricardo
Salvador; Elwood Hart; Anthony Pometto III; Robert Andrews The international agriculture program provides
opportunities to develop knowledge and skills related to the factors that interact to
impact agricultural and environmental issues, production, processes, distribution and
utilization worldwide. The program puts emphasis on international experience through
structured internships and study abroad. The international agriculture program is
appropriate for students seeking positions that require knowledge and experience related
to global agricultural issues and their impact on local, regional, national and
international policies and practices. Students preparing for careers in the following
areas will benefit from the international agriculture program; governmental and
non-governmental development agencies, agribusinesses, educational institutions, and
non-profit assistance agencies. Outcomes from participation in this program focus on
developing an awareness for the role of international agriculture in the career
development process, analyzing international agricultural issues and policies, acquiring
skills for solving problems in international development and agribusiness and experiencing
real situations and gaining perspectives about agriculture in a global setting. Secondary Major International agriculture is an undergraduate secondary
major that may be taken only in conjunction with a primary major in an agriculture
curriculum. Students choosing international agriculture will strengthen their career
placement with a business or agency involved in international activities. Technical
knowledge of a primary major discipline will be strengthened by a global awareness of
agriculture. A secondary major in international agriculture will give students practical
insight into the role of agriculture in a world of increasing food and fiber needs. It is
ideal for those who wish to broaden their international perspective or prepare for
international work in agriculture. The secondary major includes an emphasis on
international and/or foreign languages, and selection of appropriate courses (from an
approved list) to meet the needs and interests of the student. See International Agriculture, Curriculum, for the
specific program. Students interested in earning a secondary major in international
agriculture must contact a program adviser. The early indication of an interest in
international agriculture allows for effective integration of the secondary major course
requirements with those of the primary major. Minor A minor in international agriculture is available to
interested students regardless of their major. Students selecting the minor should have at
least minimal familiarity with agriculture and agricultural systems. Courses for the minor should come from the following
list: Internship; Study Abroad; Foreign Language; Agron 342; TSC 341; Pol S 241; Agron
406X; Econ 370; and Econ 385. Nine credits of the 15 credit total for the minor can not be
used for meeting requirements for the major. For more information about a secondary major or minor in
international agriculture, see descriptions in the designated departments or the
supervisory committee. For more information about courses required for either a
secondary major or a minor in international agriculture, see descriptions in the
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