Overview
The Agriculture, Food and Environment program of Tufts University has a long commitment to sustainability, especially in the agricultural realm. Meeting sustainability goals requires both public and private sector initiatives and actions. For example, many federal programs seek to help farmers and ranchers improve environmental outcomes. Within the private sector, large and small food supply chain businesses are developing and implementing best practices in response to both consumer demands and changing supply chains – these span environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability.
About the program:
The curriculum includes core courses in nutrition science, food and environmental policy, and research skills. Each student completes a specialization (three to five courses), a field internship, and a self-designed directed study project. A total of 48 semester-hour units are required for the M.S. degree.
- To develop a breadth of understanding of agricultural science and policy issues related to soil, energy, air, water, plant breeding, plant nutrients, livestock production, pest management, and forestry
- To develop in-depth expertise on one area of AFE through specialized class work (e.g., water resources policy, local food systems, animal welfare, etc.)
- To develop sophisticated knowledge of the policymaking process
- To understand historical and current aspects of U.S. agricultural production, policy initiatives, and structures
- To develop competency in statistical methods and data analysis
- To develop basic knowledge of nutrition science
- To become a critical thinker, with advanced research, analysis, and writing skills
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- U.S. Agriculture
- Agricultural Science and Policy
- Economics of Agriculture and the Environment
- Nutrition Science
- Determinants of U.S. Food Policy
- Agriculture and Rural Development in Developing Countries
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Résumé
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Transcripts - Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts to their online applications for use in the application review process
- The GRE is optional for all degree programs
- International Students - In addition to admissions requirements, international students must demonstrate an adequate command of the English language
- Application Fee: $70 nonrefundable, paid through the application system
Tuition Fee
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International
52320 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 52320 USD per year during 12 months. -
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52320 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 52320 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
52320 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 52320 USD per year during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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