Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences
College of Aarts & Sciences
The Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences offers a Master of Science in Agriculture, a Master of Arts in Industrial Technology and an Agribusiness option within the Master of Business Administration degree.
The Master of Science degree in Agriculture includes coursework in research methods, statistics, and all major disciplines in agriculture. Students have the opportunity to specialize within a field of agriculture if they choose or they can select the option that allows for certification in Agricultural Sciences and Technology, which allows them the opportunity to teach in public schools of Texas. A total of 37 hours is required for this degree, with internships being strongly encouraged. For those wishing to pursue further graduate studies, a thesis option is available. For more information about the Master of Science program in the Agricultural Sciences program, please contact Dr. Stanley Kelley, Graduate Coordinator, at (936) 294-1189 or agr_sfk@shsu.edu.
The Master of Arts in Industrial Technology is designed to provide advanced training for professional and managerial positions in teaching and occupations related to Industry. The curriculum is organized to permit advanced study and research in Industrial Technology. Authorized degree programs are: Master of Arts degree with a major in Industrial Technology and a Master of Arts degree with a major in Industrial Education. A total of 37 hours is required for this degree, with internship being strongly encouraged. For those wishing to pursue further graduate studies, a thesis option is available. For more information about the Master of Science program in the Agricultural Sciences program, please contact Dr. Stanley Kelley, Graduate Coordinator, at (936) 294-1189 or agr_sfk@shsu.edu or Dr. Nedum Muns, at (936)294-1191 or ith_ncm@shsu.edu.
The Master of Business Administration, Agribusiness option is designed to develop candidates for the opportunities that exist in those operations involving both agriculture and business. The MBA program requires a core of 21-24 graduate semester hours in the College of Business Administration and 12-15 hours of pre-approved graduate electives in agribusiness. For more information on this degree option, contact Dr. Mitchell Muehsam at (936) 294-1246 or eco_mjm@shsu.edu.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships for the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences are available on a competitive basis, based on distinguished academic performance and ability to handle instructional responsibilities for the department.
Application for Assistant Instructorship
Miscellaneous Graduate Forms
Comprehensive Examination Application