KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Agriculture, Food, and Environment Undergraduate Degree Environmental Studies Graduate Degree

Aquaculture, Kentucky State University's Program of Distinction and Graduate Degree Research Programs

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems and Land Grant Program

Experiential Learning Opportunities in Agriculture University Admissions and Scholarships

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Welcome to the Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems and Land Grant Program! We strive to provide excellence in teaching, research, and extension in agriculture, food and family sciences, and sustainable systems. Here, learn more about:

Bachelor of Science

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in Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Master of Science in Environmental Studies

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Aquaculture, Kentucky State University's

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Program of Distinction and Graduate Degree

Research Programs

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Experiential Learning Opportunities in Agriculture 11-12

University Admissions and Scholarships

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Environment

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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Today's world needs professionals prepared to solve global challenges related to agribusiness, climate change, a safe and reliable food supply, protection of natural resources, improved nutrition, public health, and alternative energy sources.

The baccalaureate degree program in Agriculture, Food, and Environment has four options:

Option in Agricultural Systems requires the courses: ? Agricultural Economics and Marketing ? Soil Science ? Environmental Entomology ? Agriculture and Energy Acceptable option electives include: ? Organic Agriculture ? Ornamental and Landscape Plants ? Urban Agriculture ? Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Option in Nutritional Sciences and Food Systems requires the courses: ? Nutrition and Metabolism ? Nutrition and Society ? Research and Extension in Nutrition ? Modern Nutrition and Disease Acceptable option electives include: ? Human Physiology ? Vulnerable Populations ? Cell Biology

Option in Environmental Systems requires the courses: ? Ecology ? Introduction to Geographic Information Systems ? Soil Science ? Aquatic Ecology ? Environmental Entomology Acceptable option electives include: ? Organic Agriculture ? Ecological Field Methods ? Agriculture and Energy

Option in Aquaculture Systems requires the courses: ? Fish Disease ? Fish Nutrition ? Principles of Aquaculture ? Water Quality Management Acceptable option electives include: ? Fish Morphology and Physiology ? Aquaculture Economics and ? Fish Reproduction and Spawning Marketing

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Master of Science in Environmental Studies

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Master of Science in Environmental Studies

Global ecological problems such as climate change, species and habitat loss, soil, air and water pollution, and food safety and quality will be among the biggest challenges of the next millennium. The search for solutions will demand creative and holistic thinking. The Master of Science in Environmental Studies program helps train graduates who can make the necessary connections between disciplines for applied problem solving.

The MES program takes and interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach to the study of human interactions with the environment. Traditional and non-traditional students enter the MES program in the thesis or Capstone options from a range of backgrounds including physical and natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, education, and state employment.

Required courses include: ? Introduction to Environmental Studies ? Population and Community Ecology ? MES Student Team Project ? Biostatistics ? Energy and the Environment ? MES Capstone Project or MES Research and Thesis

Elective courses include: ? Agroforestry: Local/Global Perspectives ? Introduction to Geographic Information Systems ? Aquatic Ecology ? Environmental Ethics ? Sustainable Agriculture Systems ? Organic Agriculture ? Human Health and Environment ? Livestock Production Practices

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Aquaculture, Kentucky State University's Program of Distinction and Graduate Degree

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