The International Agriculture minor may be combined with any undergraduate major at Penn State. The minor requires 18 credits,
with the core program consisting of six credits. The students in the
minor have considerable flexibility for choosing the other 12 credits
based on interests and career goals. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor. Six credits of 400-level classes are required. Participation in an international study experience is strongly encouraged.
Requirements
There are two methods to complete the minor. Both methods involve the two core/required courses:
INTAG 100, Introduction to International Agriculture (offered in fall and spring) (GS,IL) 3 credits (introductory course to the minor)
INTAG 490, Senior Seminar in International Agriculture (offered in spring), 3 credits (capstone course for the minor)
Method 1: Studying Abroad
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INTAG 100
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INTAG 490
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One semester spent studying abroad (taking classes related to food, agriculture, the environment, etc.)
Method 2: International Courses
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INTAG 100
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INTAG 490
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3 credits of an internationally-oriented experience
- 9 credits in your choice of three of the four course categories. The four course categories are:
- Animal and plant sciences
- Food, health and nutrition
- Natural resources and the environment
- Socioeconomic and communication systems
Click here for a full list of the approved elective courses for each category.
Procedures for Enrollment
Students wishing to enroll in the International Agriculture minor must complete the Entrance to Minor Application form.
For further information concerning the exciting challenges of an INTAG minor, visit the Universities Bulletin listing for INTAG and/or contact the College of Agricultural Sciences' Office of International Programs:
Tom Gill
106 Ag Admin Bldg
Office of International Programs
814-865-8309
tbg12@psu.edu
