College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

https://www.ncat.edu/caes/index.php

Mohamed Ahmedna, Dean and Research Director
Antoine J. Alston, Associate Dean for Academic Studies
Shirley Hymon-Parker, Associate Dean for Research
Rosalind Dale, Associate Dean Cooperative Extension

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is organized in the land-grant university tradition where programs of resident instruction in the food, agricultural, family and environmental sciences, as well as closely related areas are offered. Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension completes the land grant institution tripartite mission. Thus, the College is guided by the values that underlie the land-grant philosophy:

Learning - creating a responsive learning environment and enhancing access to educational opportunities for all;
Discovery - expanding knowledge through research;
Engagement - putting that knowledge to work; and collaborating with diverse institutions, communities and people to improve their quality of life.

The hallmark of the College’s work is the integration of these three values - learning, discovery and engagement - into programs that make a difference. Our teaching, research and Extension programs are part of a national system that maintains a statewide presence and links local, state, national and global issues.

The College is fundamentally interdisciplinary; we apply the biological, physical and social sciences to challenges in food, fiber, agricultural and environmental systems. Instructional programs provide a strong foundation in the natural sciences, social sciences and economics, which support curricula in agricultural, family and consumer sciences. These programs originate from a highly qualified faculty committed to academic excellence and the development of individuals to their personal and professional potential. Central to the College’s goals is the cultivation of interdisciplinary problem-solving skills that serves as a foundation for continuing academic development, critical thinking and inquiry, life-long learning, assessment, and adaptation to change.

Degree and Certificate Programs Offered

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D. Agricultural and Environmental Sciences * with concentrations in:
- Food Science, Human Nutrition & Health
- Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Agribusiness and Applied Economics
- Agricultural and Extension Education
- Sustainable Animal Production and Health

Masters Degrees

MS Agricultural Education* with concentrations in:
- Professional Licensure
- Professional Service
MS Agricultural and Environmental Systems with concentrations in:
- Integrated Animal Health Systems
- Agribusiness & Food Industry Management
- Natural Resources and Environmental Systems
MS Food and Nutritional Science

Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs

Family and Consumer Sciences*
International Agricultural Development and Engagement
Advanced Waste Management
Human Lactation

*Approved for distance education