Minors

A minor course of study provides students with the opportunity to gain additional and more diverse knowledge to complement their academic program. These options are available as an elective to any student who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program at Michigan State University as long as the minor is outside of the student's degree program.

Minor in Agronomy

The Minor in Agronomy is designed to serve students with majors in fields other than Crop & Soil Sciences who are interested in agronomy and who plan to pursue careers in agriculture for which a basic familiarity with the science of cropping systems is important. The minor will provide an opportunity for students to gain a fundamental understanding of the science of food production, including crop management, soil management, and plant breeding and biotechnology. For additional information, please contact Susan Gruber (grubers@msu.edu)

Minor in Applied Development in International Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Minor in Applied Development in International Agriculture and Natural Resources is designed for students who have an interest in applied development in international agriculture and natural resources. It seeks to increase student understanding of global agriculture, particular agriculture-related problems and issues in developing and developed nations, and issues related to sustainability and stewardship of the Earth. Students who complete this minor will gain knowledge and experience relevant for careers in international agriculture, international development, and related fields.

Registrars Website / Minor in Applied Development in International Agriculture and Natural Resources

Minor in Environmental Soil Science

The Minor in Environmental Soil Science is intended to serve students and professionals who plan to pursue careers in soil science, soil health, or related agricultural, natural resource, and environmental sciences with a focus on the sustainable management of soils to produce food, fiber, and other products while conserving or regenerating natural and managed ecosystems.

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Minor

The Minor in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems is designed to foster active learning about agriculture and food systems for undergraduate students from different disciplinary backgrounds. Contemporary agriculture and food systems issues will be considered in biological, ecological, social, and economic contexts. For additional information, visit the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems webpage or contact Julie Cotton (cotton@msu.edu).

Minor in Turfgrass Management

The Minor in Agronomy is designed to serve students with majors in fields other than Turfgrass Management who anticipate holding positions that oversee the management of golf courses, sports fields, private or public grounds. For additional information, please contact Trey Rogers (rogersj@msu.edu).