The Department of Agricultural Economics offers a degree program leading to the Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Economics. This program stresses thorough mastery of advanced economic theory, methods of quantitative analysis, and the applications of these methods to the problems of agriculture. The broad program of economic research conducted by the department affords a wide selection of areas from which the student may choose a specific problem for research. The Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Economics program is designed for the student to begin graduate coursework in a fall semester; thus, the student must submit application materials prior to July 1. However, graduate research assistantship decisions are usually made in February, and admission to the program must be obtained before an assistantship may be granted. Students are encouraged to apply by February 1. For additional program information, please visit the department’s website at www.agecon.msstate.edu.

The Animal and Dairy Sciences program offers graduate study toward the Master of Science (thesis) in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Science; the Master of Agriculture with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Sciences (non-thesis); and Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Animal Science, Master of Agriculture (non-thesis option), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Sciences.

The graduate program in Animal Nutrition is an interdepartmental curriculum leading to a Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Nutrition or a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Animal Nutrition. The student selects course offerings from Animal and Dairy Sciences; Poultry Science; Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion; Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture; and Biochemistry.

Graduate study is offered in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering leading to the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Engineering Technology or a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Engineering Technology. A Precision Agriculture Certificate is also offered.

The Poultry Science Department offers the Master of Science degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Poultry Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Poultry Science. Students interested in the Master of Science degree may choose a thesis or non-thesis option. Students interested in the poultry science graduate degree programs should contact Dr. Kelley Wamsley, graduate coordinator.

The Master of Agriculture in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Sciences is a non-thesis option offered both on-campus and on-line. Students are required to complete 30 hours of coursework as approved by their graduate committee. Students will also have to complete a scholarly activity, participate in research projects, and develop a scholarly document focused on the subject area.

The Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection offers the Master of Agriculture in Agriculture (Non-Thesis) with a concentration in entomology. Students will complete 30 credit hours of graduate courses and will participate in a research project and complete a scholarly activity (such as a presentation or publication) focused in a subject area. The courses required are determined by the student's advisory committee based on the student's background and interests.

The Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection offers the Master of Agriculture in Agriculture (Non-Thesis) with a concentration in plant pathology. Students will complete 30 credit hours of graduate courses and will participate in a research project and complete a scholarly activity (such as a presentation or publication) focused in a subject area. The courses required are determined by the student's advisory committee based on the student's background and interests.

The Poultry Science Department offers the Master of Science degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Poultry Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Poultry Science. Students interested in the Master of Science degree may choose a thesis or non-thesis option. Students interested in the poultry science graduate degree programs should contact Dr. Kelley Wamsley, graduate coordinator.