International Agricultural Development

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate the basic principles of plant biology, soil science, human nutrition, microeconomics, sociology, agricultural production, and community development.
Articulate the fundamental principles of at least one area of specialization from the following: Environmental Issues; Rural Communities, Trade and Economic Development; Plant or Animal Production.
Understand and utilize a variety of project design, and implementation and assessment tools including: SWOT Analysis, Problem trees, etc.; Logical Framework Models; Other modern tools in this realm
Be familiar with the theories and principles, and current trends in international agricultural development.
Critically analyze successful and unsuccessful development projects, and make decisions by drawing logical conclusions based on sound academic principles and established facts.
Communicate academic information in writing and in oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
Propose and defend a novel project of relevance to international agricultural development.

updated: 2017