The International Agriculture Minor (INTAG) and the AEE Major

A minor is not required for the AEE major, but recommended if your academic plan provides opportunity for it.  There are 24 minors available from the College of Agricultural Sciences, you can read more about them at this link: http://agsci.psu.edu/futurestudents/academics/minors

One minor that we highly encourage is the International Agriculture Minor: http://agsci.psu.edu/international/undergraduates/intag-minor

The minor coordinator is Dr. Tom Gill, who can be found at:
106 Ag Admin Bldg, Office of International Programs
814-865-8309, tbg12@psu.edu

Here is how the AEE Major potentially lines up with the INTAG Minor. The minor has the following requirements (a minimum of 18 credits):

1) Two required Minor Courses: INTAG 100; INTAG 490

• INTAG 100 is already a required course for the AEE major, so this is a double dip! It is highly recommended that students complete INTAG 100 int their first 4 semesters if possible. Students at commonwealth campus can take the course online (Starting in Spring 2014)

• INTAG 490 is the capstone course for the major. It is currently (as of Spring 2014) offered only the Spring with a cap of approximately 24 students. AEE Majors should target this class during the Spring of the Junior Year. The course could count towards the 14 required "Technical Ag" Elective Credits.

2) 9 credits of your choice in three of four course categories

• The categories can be found at this link: http://agsci.psu.edu/international/undergraduates/intag-minor/international-agriculture-intag-minor-approved-elective-course

• Here are some recommended courses for each section:
• Section 1 - Socioeconomic and Communication Systems
• AEE 400 (3): Education in Agriculture in Developing Countries (no travel), Spring Semesters
• Section 2: Food, Health and Nutrition
• Food Science 105 (3): Food Facts and Fads. Note: This course can also fulfill your three required credits for GHA.
• Section 3: Plant and Animal Sciences
• An Sc 201 (4): Animal Science. Note: Already required for the AEE Major
• Soils 101, GN (3): Introductory Soil Sciences. Note: Already Required for the AEE Major
• Section 4: Natural Resources and the Environment
• CED 427w (3): Society and natural Resources. NOTE: Could be used to fulfill the college writing course requirement for all majors.

3) 3 credits of an internationally-oriented experience.

• There are many opportunities that exist every semester or that can be individually crafted to your AEE needs, including:
• Spring Semesters Even Years- AEE 499a Global School Based Ag Ed -Korea
• We hope to continue to develop contextually relevant experiences.

Please talk with your academic adviser about aligning your academic plan with the INTAG minor.