College of Agriculture
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:
- Excellent and relevant instruction in the undergraduate degree programs.
- Quality and relevant research for sustainable agricultural development.
- Promotion of appropriate technology for improved quality of life; and
- Development of highly trained human resources for agricultural entrepreneurship.
Objectives
Specifically, the college seeks to:
- To offer excellent and relevant baccalaureate degree programs in agriculture, agribusiness management, and development communication;
- To produce quality instructional materials relevant to its various degree programs;
- To inculcate moral values for total human development;
- To produce quality research relevant to institutional, regional, and national development goals;
- To package generated agricultural technologies for its various stakeholders;
- To promote relevant agricultural technologies for improved quality of life; and
- 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.
Undergraduate Course Prospectus
2023 Curriculum
- BSA Agricultural Economics 2023
- BSA Agricultural Extension 2023
- BSA Animal Science 2023
- BSA Crop Protection (Entomology) 2023
- BSA Crop Protection (Plant Pathology) 2023
- BSA Crop Science (Agronomy) 2023
- BSA Crop Science (Horticulture) 2023
- BSA Crop Science (Plant Breeding) 2023
- BSA Soil Science 2023
- BS Agribusiness Management 2023
- BS Development Communication 2023
2019 Curriculum
- BSA Agricultural Economics 2019
- BSA Agricultural Extension 2019
- BSA Animal Science 2019
- BSA Crop Protection (Entomology) 2019
- BSA Crop Protection (Plant Pathology) 2019
- BSA Crop Science (Agronomy) 2019
- BSA Crop Science (Horticulture) 2019
- BSA Crop Science (Plant Breeding) 2019
- BSA Soil Science 2019
- BS Agribusiness Management 2019
- BS Development Communication 2019
Graduate Course Prospectus
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science (2021 Curriculum)
- MS Agribusiness Management 2021
- MS Agricultural Economics 2021
- MS Agricultural Extension 2021
- MS Agronomy 2021
- MS Animal Science (Animal Breeding & Physiology) 2021
- MS Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) 2021
- MS Animal Science (Animal Production) 2021
- MS Development Communication 2021
- MS Entomology 2021
- MS Horticulture 2021
- MS Plant Breeding 2021
- MS Plant Pathology 2021
- MS Soil Science 2021
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