Program Mission
The mission of the Associates degree in Agricultural Education for Health and Sustainable Livelihoods is to advance the science and practice of agroforestry in complementary and integrated manner for improved productivity of agroforest products, creation of employment opportunities and income generation through value addition to the products (including cultural items and crafts such as mats, baskets and jewelries) leading to improved health and sustained livelihoods of rural households in RMI especially those from outer islands.
Connection to Program Mission
The course provides the means for students to acquire knowledge and skills to be productive agroforest professionals.
Program Purpose
To provide a higher education degree in
- agroforestry,
- food,
- health,
- sustainability,
- business and
- cultural means of livelihood (textile plant-based cultural arts)
COURSES PROVIDED FOR AGROFORESTRY SPECIALIZATION
Pathway for Agro-Ecology Specialization
| First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|
|
CMI 101 First Year Seminar ENG 105 Fundamentals of Speech ENG 111 English Composition 1 AGF 106 Concepts in Agroforestry & Terrestrial Ecosystems AGF 108 Food sovereignty |
MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics ICS 101 Introduction to Microsoft AGRI 101 Introduction to Agriculture AGF 107 Nutrient Dynamics in Agroforestry BUS 101 Introduction to Business |
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester |
|---|---|
|
SOC 130 Introduction to Sociology AGF 210 Agriculture Entrepreneurship AGF 201 Silvicultural Systems in Agroforestry and Management AGF 205 Climate & Food Security |
MAR 130 Marshallese Culture AGF 202 Integrated Management of Island Coastal Resources and Social Forestry AGF 206 Food Preservation & Safety AGF 207 Aquaponics |
Plant Based Cultural Arts Specialization
| First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|
|
CMI 101 First Year Seminar ENG 105 Fundamentals of Speech ENG 111 English Composition 1 AGF 106 Concepts in Agroforestry & Terrestrial Ecosystems AGF 108 Food sovereignty |
MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics ICS 101 Introduction to Microsoft AGRI 101 Introduction to Agriculture AGF 107 Nutrient Dynamics in Agroforestry BUS 101 Introduction to Business |
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester |
|---|---|
|
SOC 130 Introduction to Sociology AGF 210 Agriculture Entrepreneurship AGF 201 Silvicultural Systems in Agroforestry and Management AGF 205 Climate & Food Security |
AGF 232 Internship II AGF 202 Integrated Management of Island Coastal Resources and Social Forestry AGF 203 Agroforestry Based Industries & Products AGF 204 Plant based Cultural Art |
