Chairperson:
| Jaafar, Hadi |
| Professor Emeritus: | Kawar, Nasri |
| Professors: | Abou Jawdah, Yusuf; Farran, Mohamad;
Haidar, Mustapha; Hamadeh, Shady |
| Adjunct Professor: | Mohtar, Rabi |
| Associate Professors: | Chalak, Ali; Jaafar, Hadi |
| Adjunct Associate Professors: | Chaaban, Jad; Kassem, Issmat; Martiniello, Giuliano |
| Assistant Professors: | El Kayal, Walid |
| Lecturer: | Jaber, Lina; Doughan, Youssef |
| Instructor: | Sobh, Hana |
Graduate Programs
The graduate study program leading to the MS degree with a thesis or non-thesis option is
offered with a specialization in the following areas: Agricultural Economics, Animal Science,
Irrigation, Plant Science, Plant Protection and Poultry Science; preparing students for a productive career in integrated agricultural technology, livestock and poultry, natural resources
management and agribusiness. The graduate programs are designed to prepare students for
a successful career in the field by providing them with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized areas such as Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Irrigation, Plant Science, Plant
Protection, and Poultry Science. The programs aim to develop students’ abilities in research
through the completion of a thesis or non-thesis option, and equip them with the tools to analyze and solve complex problems in agricultural production and management. The programs
also focus on enhancing students’ understanding of the economic, social, and environmental
factors that impact the agricultural industry, fostering critical thinking and decision making
skills, as well as developing effective communication with professionals in the field.
The graduates will be capable of serving in Lebanon, the Middle East and other regions
around the world.
Graduate students in the department may become candidates for a degree in the interfaculty
program in nutrition by meeting the requirements described on page 688 of this catalogue.
MS in Agricultural Economics
Core Courses
Students have to take 6 cr. from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC
301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395 and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), 9 cr.
as electives from any of the courses listed for the other AGSC majors, plus 3 cr. as free
graduate elective with the advisor’s approval.
MS in Animal Science
Core Courses
All graduate students in the POSC and ANML programs should take at least 12 credits of
AVSC core courses in addition to AGSC 301/NFSC 301.
Elective Courses
MS in Irrigation
Core Courses
Students have to take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC
301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395 and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), 9
credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits in
free graduate electives to be approved by the advisor.
MS in Plant Protection
Core Courses
Students have to take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC
301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395 and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), and
9 credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits
in free graduate electives to be approved by the advisor.
MS in Plant Science
Core Courses
Students have to take 6 credits from the above list as core requirements (other than AGSC
301/NFSC 301, AGSC 395 and AGSC 399 for thesis and AGSC 300C for non-thesis), and
9 credits as electives from any of the courses listed for other AGSC majors, plus 3 credits
in free graduate electives to be approved by the advisor.
MS in Poultry Science
Core Courses
Students in POSC and ANML programs should take at least 12 credits of AVSC core
courses in addition to AGSC 301/NFSC 301.
Elective Courses