Master of Science in Agriculture

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Science in Agriculture (MSA is a 2-year graduate degree program specialized in Crop Science and Animal Science). It is designed to advance the knowledge, skills and competency of graduate students in instruction, research, extension and production including the holistic development of professionals working in the academe, government units, non-government organizations and agricultural enterprises.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES
URDANETA CITY

Master of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(CMO 36 s. 1998, Effective SY 2020-2021)

I. Foundation Courses (9 Units)

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AF 201	Methods of Research	3
AF 202	Biochemistry	3
AF 210	Animal Physiology	3

II. Specialization Courses (15 Units)

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AS 211	Advanced Animal Hygiene & Disease Control	3
AS 212	Advanced Animal Breeding	3
AS 213	Advanced Swine Production	3
AS 214	Advanced Poultry Production	3
AS 215	Advanced Small & Large Ruminants Production	3

III. Elective/Cognate Courses (3 Units)

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AS 221	Adult Education in Agriculture	3

IV. Computer Courses (3 Units)

Course Code	Course Title	Units
Computer 2	Statistical Packages	3

V. Comprehensive Examination

VI. Thesis Writing (6 Units)

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AS 300	Thesis Writing	6

PSU REQUIREMENT- SUMMARY OF UNITS:

Foundation Courses	9
Specialization Courses	15
Elective/ Cognate Courses	3
Computer Course	3
Thesis Writing	6
TOTAL	36

CHED REQUIREMENT- SUMMARY OF UNITS:

Core/Foundation	9
Major Courses	15
Cognates	6
Thesis Writing	6
TOTAL	36

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES
URDANETA CITY

Master of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR IN CROP SCIENCE
(CMO 36 s. 1998, Effective SY 2020-2021)