Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Agricultural Extension
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Course – 6 units
ADED222 – Social Science Research 3
STAST221– Social Science Statistics 3
Major Courses – 15 units (minimum)
AGEX215 – Rural Social Systems 3
AGEX216 – Farmer Education Programs in Agriculture 3
AGEX217 – Teaching Farmers Classes in Agriculture 3
AGEX218 – Extension Strategies for Rural Development 3
AGEX233 – Communication in Extension Education 3
AGEX234 – Para-Professionals in Adult Education 3
AGEX244 – Evaluation in Adult Education 3
AGEX246 – Leadership and Organization 3
AGEX247 – Planning and Administration of Extension Programs 3
AGEX291– Special Topics 1-3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
AGEX299 – Graduate Seminar 1
AGEX300 –Master’s thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core Courses ___ 6
Major ___ 15
Minor/Cognate ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
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Total No. of Units Required: 37
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Agricultural Extension New Curriculum
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Course – 6 units
ADED222 – Social Science Research 3
STAST221– Social Science Statistics 3
Major Courses – 15 units (minimum)
AGEX211 – Rural Social Systems 3
AGEX212 – Teaching Farmers Classes in Agriculture 3
AGEX213 – Extension Approaches for Rural Development 3
AGEX214 – Communication in Extension Education 3
AGEX215 – Evaluation in Adult Education 3
AGEX216 – Planning, Administration and Evaluation of Extension Programs 3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
AGEX299 – Graduate Seminar 1
AGEX300 –Master’s thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core Courses ___ 6
Major ___ 12
Minor/Cognate ___ 6
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
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Total No. of Units Required: 31
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Applied Economics
Course Number and Descriptive Title (15 units Minimum) Units
APEC251 - Advanced Microeconomics 3
APEC252 - Advanced Macroeconomics 3
APEC253 - Statistical Methods for Economics 3
APEC254 - Research Methods in Applied Economics 3
APEC255 - Applied Economics 3
Elective Courses – 6 units (minimum)
APEC256 - Environmental and Development Economics 3
APEC257 – International Economics and Finance 3
APEC258 – Welfare Economics and Policy Analysis 3
APEC291 – Special Topics 3
ECON215 – Econometrics 3
AGEC231 – Project Feasibility Studies 3
AGEC235 – Agricultural Resource Economics 3
AGEC244 – Economics of Agricultural Marketing 3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
APEC299 – Graduate Seminar 1
APEC300 – Master’s Thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core/Elective ___ 21
Minor/Cognate ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
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Total No. of Units Required 37
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured
at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Major Courses – 21 units (minimum)
Required:
AGEC211 – Statistical Methods 3
AGEC213 – Price and Allocation Theory 3
ECON214 – National Income and employment 3
ECON215 – Econometrics 3
AGEC222 – Agricultural Production Economics 3
AGEC235 – Agricultural Resource Economics 3
AGEC248 – Research in Agricultural Economics 3
Other Options:
AGEC210 – Resource Utilization and Farm Business Analysis 3
AGEC221 – Advanced Farm Management 3
AGEC231 – Project Feasibility Studies 3
AGEC241 – Agricultural Prices 3
AGEC244 – Economics of Agricultural Marketing 3
AGEC291 – Special Topics 1-3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
AGEC299 – Graduate Seminar 1
AGEC300 – Master’s Thesis 6
SUMMARY
Major ___ 21
Minor/Cognate ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
-- --
Total No. of Units Required 37
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured
at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Agricultural Economics New Curriculum
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Courses – 9 units (minimum)
ECON213 – Price and Allocation Theory 3
ECON215 – Econometrics 3
ECON217 – National Income and Employment 3
ECON248 – Research in Agricultural Economics 3
Major Courses – 9 units (minimum)
AGEC222 – Agricultural Production Economics 3
AGEC224 – Statistical Methods 3
AGEC226 – Advance Farm Management 3
AGEC228 – Project Feasibility Studies 3
AGEC242 – Agricultural Resource Economics 3
AGEC244 – Economics of Agricultural Marketing 3
AGEC246 – Agricultural Prices 3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
AGEC299 – Graduate Seminar 1
AGEC300 – Master’s Thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core ___ 9
Major ___ 9
Minor/Cognate ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
-- --
Total No. of Units Required 31
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured
at the Graduate Education Office.

