Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
This master of agriculture degree (non-thesis) is designed for students who want professional graduate training with a management orientation. It provides advanced training in the science and management of rangeland resources, emphasizes the development of problem solving capabilities, and requires an intensive professional internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical experiences.
An individual with a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing, or a qualified Texas A&M University senior during his/her last semester, may apply for admission to graduate studies to pursue the non-thesis degree of Master of Agriculture. The candidate’s advisory committee shall specify prerequisite work where necessary.
The student must demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Degree candidates may gain such capabilities by completing a professional internship that is designed to provide meaningful, applied, practical experiences, and which may vary in duration from three to nine months depending upon departmental requirements.
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