College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dean: Dr. Scott Willard
Associate Dean: Dr. Darrell Sparks, Jr.
201 Bost Extension Building
Box 9760
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Telephone: 662-325-2110
Fax: 662-325-8580
Website: http://www.cals.msstate.edu
Degree and Certificate Programs
| Department | Degree and Major | Concentration | Thesis | Non-Thesis | Starkville | Meridian | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | Precision Agriculture Certificate | X | |||||
| Agricultural Economics | Master of Agribusiness Management - Agribusiness Management | X | X | X | |||
| Agricultural Economics | Master of Science - Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | X | X | X | ||
| Animal and Dairy Sciences | Master of Agriculture - Agriculture | Animal and Dairy Sciences | X | X | X | ||
| Animal and Dairy Sciences | Master of Science - Agriculture | Animal Science | X | X | X | ||
| Animal and Dairy Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences | Animal and Dairy Science | X | X | |||
| Agricultural Science and Plant Protection | Master of Agriculture - Agriculture | Entomology | X | X | |||
| Agricultural Science and Plant Protection | Master of Agriculture - Agriculture | Plant Pathology | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Master of Science - Agricultural Life Sciences | Biochemistry | X | X | X | ||
| Agricultural Science and Plant Protection | Master of Science - Agricultural Life Sciences | Entomology | X | X | |||
| Agricultural Science and Plant Protection | Master of Science - Agricultural Life Sciences | Plant Pathology | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences | Biochemistry | X | X | |||
| Agricultural Science and Plant Protection | Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences | Entomology | X | X | |||
| Agricultral Science and Plant Protection | Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences | Plant Pathology | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy - Molecular Biology | X | X | ||||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Master of Science - Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Food Science and Technology | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Master of Science - Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Health Promotion | X | X | X | ||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Graduate Certificate: Clinical Health Promotion and Wellness Coaching | Health Promotion | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Master of Science - Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Nutrition | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Master of Public Health | Public Health Nutrition | X | X | X | ||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy - Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Food Science and Technology | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy-Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Functional Foods, Nutrition and Health | X | X | |||
| Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Health Promotion | Doctor of Philosophy - Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion | Nutrition | X | X | |||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Agricultural and Extension Education | Leadership | X | X | X | ||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Agricultural and Extension Education | Teaching | X | X | X | ||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Early Intervention | X | X | X | |||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising | Design & Product Development | X | X | X | ||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising | Merchandising | X | X | X | ||
| Human Sciences, School of | Master of Science - Human Development and Family Science | X | X | X | |||
| Human Sciences, School of | Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural and Extension Education | X | X | |||
| Human Sciences, School of | Doctor of Philosophy - Human Development and Family Science | X | X | ||||
| Human Sciences, School of | Gerontology Certificate | ||||||
| Landscape Architecture | Master of Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architecture | X | X | X | |||
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Precision Agriculture Certificate | X | |||||
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Master of Science - Plant & Soil Sciences | Agronomy | X | X | X | X | |
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Master of Science - Plant & Soil Sciences | Horticulture | X | X | X | X | |
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Master of Science - Plant & Soil Sciences | Weed Science | X | X | X | X | |
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy - Plant & Soil Sciences | Agronomy | X | X | X | X | |
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy - Plant & Soil Sciences | Horticulture | X | X | X | X | |
| Plant and Soil Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy - Plant & Soil Sciences | Weed Science | X | X | X | X | |
| Poultry Science | Master of Agriculture - Agriculture | Poultry Science | X | X | |||
| Poultry Science | Master of Science - Agriculture | Poultry Science | X | X | X | ||
| Poultry Science | Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences | Poultry Science | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Master of Science - Agricultural Life Sciences | Animal Physiology | X | X | X | ||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Master of Science - Agricultural Life Sciences | Genetics | X | X | X | ||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Master of Science - Agriculture | Animal Nutrition | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Master of Science - Agriculture | Engineering Technology | X | X | X | ||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences | Animal Nutrition | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Doctor of Philosophy - Agricultural Sciences | Engineering Technology | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences | Animal Physiology | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences | Genetics | X | X | |||
| Interdisciplinary Program | Global Affairs and Leadership Certificate | X | X |
Interdisciplinary Curricula
These programs are based on course offerings from several departments and colleges, including but not limited to the following:
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal and Dairy Sciences
- Basic Science (College of Veterinary Medicine)
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Entomology
- Plant Pathology
- Poultry Science
- Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture (College of Forest Resources)
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides premier programs in agriculture, life sciences, and human ecology. Graduate students work with issues such as global food supply and safety, biotechnology, and improved standards of living and education in rural communities. A minor and post-baccalaureate certificate is available in Global Affairs and Leadership. Graduate education is also available in Landscape Architecture (one of a few programs in the nation). A master’s degree with a concentration in health promotion is available through distance learning and is designed for professionals interested in enhancing their skills in designing, implementation, and evaluation of disease prevention and health promotions.