Agricultural Production, MS - Professional Science Master's
for the Master of Science in Agricultural Production, Professional Science Master’s Concentration
No longer accepting applications Fall 2022
Graduate Degree Programs in Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production, MS -- Professional Science Master's
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science degree with a Major in Agricultural Production and Concentration in Professional Science Master’s (PSM). Fields of specialization within this interdisciplinary program include Food Animal Production, Crop Production, and Sustainable Production Systems. In addition to the rigorous scientific training in the area of agricultural production, instruction is provided in applied business knowledge and skills. This program is designed for those who seek careers in a science-based setting with significant managerial and leadership responsibilities.
Admission
Candidates for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution equivalent to those from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (A = 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and for any graduate study is required for admission. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required of all applicants and the minimum acceptable Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is 590 on the paper-based test, 243 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test. Applications are only accepted for the fall semester. Transfer credit may not be applied.
Financial Aid
Illinois PSM students may not hold assistantships or other tuition and fee waiver-generating appointments; statutory waivers and tuition scholarships are accepted.
for the Master of Science in Agricultural Production, Professional Science Master’s Concentration
PSM Concentration Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business courses prescribed by the Illinois PSM program | 10 | |
| PSM 501 | PSM Industry Seminar I | 0 |
| PSM 502 | PSM Industry Seminar II | 0 |
| PSM 503 | PSM Industry Seminar III | 0 |
| PSM 555 | PSM Internship | 0 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 32 hours of coursework required from departmental approved list in any ONE of the three specialty areas (Food Animal Production, Crop Production, Sustainable Production Systems), with a minimum of 8-hours required at the 500-level | 32 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Other Requirements1
| Requirement |
|---|
| Other requirements may overlap |
| The PSM Concentration is required. |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: 12 |
| Minimum GPA: 2.75 |
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For additional details and requirements for all degrees, please refer to the program's Graduate Degree Requirements and the Graduate College Handbook.
for the Master of Science in Agricultural Production, Professional Science Master’s Concentration
- Advanced science knowledge: minimum of 32 hours at 400-500 level
- Communication skills: written, oral, & poster creation & presentation
- Internship completion: combination of science & business
- Business knowledge: minimum of 10 hours at 400-500 level
for the Master of Science in Agricultural Production, Professional Science Master’s Concentration
graduate program coordinator: Robert Knox
correspondence and admissions: Jamie Evans
college website: https://aces.illinois.edu/
overview of graduate college admissions & requirements: Graduate Admissions
overview of college admissions & requirements:
department office: 110 Animal Sciences Lab, 1207 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
phone: 217) 333-1044
college email: jrevans@illinois.edu
illinois psm email: psmdegree@illinois.edu