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Overview
The Agriculture and Society degree at Iowa State University main goal is to prepare students to become leaders in addressing complex issues related to the social and human dimensions of agriculture at both the local and global level. Students will learn social science concepts and skills to understand, analyze and communicate complex ideas, information and data related to agricultural systems.
Career:
Students will develop the necessary skills to become effective leaders with companies, local, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government agencies that work on agricultural, food and environmental related issues. Graduates can work as public policy analysts, government relations, public relations, program analyst, program specialists, marketing, sales, agriculture, educators, and executive directors.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Orientation to Agriculture and Society
- Rural Society in Transition
- Transition in Agriculture
- Population and Society
- Environmental Sociology
- Principles of Microeconomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Iowa State operates on rolling admission. We strongly recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks in advance.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 71
Credits
128 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agribusiness Agriculture View 235 other Bachelors in Agribusiness in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- ACT composite (or converted SAT) score x 3+
- Cumulative GPA x 30
- Number of years of high school core courses x 5
- In addition to the high school course requirements listed above, students applying for admission to the College of Engineering must complete two years of a single foreign language. Students applying for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete a third year of social studies and two years of a single foreign language.
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED) applicants are welcome to enroll at Iowa State University. The specific GED score requirements for admission depend upon when the GED test was taken.
Tuition Fee
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International
26930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13465 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
25162 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12581 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
8678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4339 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ames
1158 - 1797 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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