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College of Agriculture

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Overview

The College of Agriculture is one of the academic units of Central Mindanao University, established in 1910 to provide quality education in the field of agriculture. Since its inception, the college has been committed to developing competent, innovative, and socially responsible professionals.

The college offers a range of programs, including Crop Science, Soil Science, Crop Protection, Animal Science, etc., designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to industry and community needs. Through its dedicated faculty, modern facilities, and a student-centered approach, the college fosters academic excellence and lifelong learning.

As an integral part of the university, the College of Agriculture plays a vital role in advancing research, extension services, and community engagement, contributing to the overall mission and vision of Central Mindanao University.

Goals and Objectives

The College of Agriculture is committed to achieving excellence in instruction, research, and community service in alignment with the mission of Central Mindanao University. It aims to develop competent, ethical, and globally competitive graduates in the field of Agriculture.

Goal

The College aims to:

  1. Excellent and relevant instruction in the undergraduate degree programs.
  2. Quality and relevant research for sustainable agricultural development.
  3. Promotion of appropriate technology for improved quality of life; and
  4. Development of highly trained human resources for agricultural entrepreneurship.

Objectives

Specifically, the college seeks to:

  1. To offer excellent and relevant baccalaureate degree programs in agriculture, agribusiness management, and development communication;
  2. To produce quality instructional materials relevant to its various degree programs;
  3. To inculcate moral values for total human development;
  4. To produce quality research relevant to institutional, regional, and national development goals;
  5. To package generated agricultural technologies for its various stakeholders;
  6. To promote relevant agricultural technologies for improved quality of life; and
  7. To produce quality graduates for agricultural entrepreneurship.

Courses Offered

The institution offers a variety of academic programs in agriculture and related fields. At the undergraduate level, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with majors in areas such as AgriBio Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Soil Science, Crop Protection, and Crop Science. It also offers BS Agribusiness Management, which focuses on managing agricultural businesses, and BS Development Communication, which prepares students to use communication for community and agricultural development. For advanced studies, graduate programs include Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in fields such as Agricultural Economics, Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, and Development Communication, as well as a Master in Agribusiness Management.

In addition, the institution provides short-term special courses like Dairy Production and Management and Swine Production and Management for practical skills development. It also offers certificate and associate programs, including a Certificate in Agricultural Science and a two-year Associate in Sugarcane Production and Management. Admission and retention policies are in place to ensure students meet academic standards and follow the required guidelines to successfully continue in their chosen programs.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

  • BS Agriculture
    • major in AgriBio Sciences
    • major in Agricultural Economics
    • major in Agricultural Extension
    • major in Animal Science
    • major in Soil Science
    • major in Crop Protection
    • major in Crop Science
  • BS Agribusiness Management
  • BS Development Communication

Graduate Degree Programs

  • PhD Agricultural Economics
  • PhD Agricultural Education
  • PhD Agronomy
  • PhD Animal Science
  • PhD Entomology
  • PhD Horticulture
  • PhD Plant Pathology
  • PhD Soil Science
  • MS Agricultural Economics
  • MS Agricultural Education
  • MS Agricultural Extension
  • MS Agronomy
  • MS Animal Science
  • MS Development Communication
  • MS Entomology
  • MS Horticulture
  • MS Plant Pathology
  • MS Soil Science
  • MS Plant Breeding
  • MS in Agribusiness Management

Short-Term Special Courses

  • Dairy Production and Management
  • Swine Production and Management

Certificates and Associate Courses

  • Certificate in Agricultural Science (ladderized)
  • Associate in Sugarcane Production and Management (2 years)

Admission and Retention Policy

The College of Agriculture upholds academic standards to ensure that students maintain satisfactory performance throughout their studies in alignment with the policies of Central Mindanao University.

Students are required to meet the prescribed academic requirements to remain in their respective programs. These include maintaining the minimum [GradeRequirement/GPA], complying with course requirements, and adhering to institutional rules and regulations.

Admission and Retention Policy

The College of Agriculture upholds academic standards to ensure that students maintain satisfactory performance throughout their studies in alignment with the policies of Central Mindanao University.

Students are required to meet the prescribed academic requirements to remain in their respective programs. These include maintaining the minimum [GradeRequirement/GPA], complying with course requirements, and adhering to institutional rules and regulations.

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