The agroforestry interdisciplinary specialization is administered through the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. It offers facilities for interdisciplinary graduate education (M.S., Ph.D.) by combining course work and research around a thematic field focusing on agroforestry, especially in the context of tropical land use. Students seeking admission to the specialization should have a degree in one of the relevant fields such as agronomy, forestry, horticulture, soil science, or social sciences. They should apply to the School of Forest Resources and Conservation or another department that closely represents their background and interest. Students have the flexibility to plan their course work, with focus on agroforestry, out of a wide range of courses from related disciplines. Thesis research can be undertaken in Florida or overseas. Degrees will be awarded through the departments in which the candidates are enrolled.
 

In conjunction with the graduate degree, a student can a earn a specialization or minor in agroforestry by fulfilling certain requirements. Students who have a primary interest in agroforestry and undertake graduate research on an agroforestry topic can seek the specialization. Those who have an active interest and some training in agroforestry, but do not conduct graduate research can earn a minor. Candidates who fulfill the applicable requirements can have their transcripts inscribed, upon request, with the citation Specialization in Agroforestry or Minor in agroforestry.
 

Requirements for either option include completion of FNR 5335Agroforestry and an appropriate number of approved supporting courses. These courses should be distributed over at least two departments other than the candidate's major department to provide the student with the background necessary to function in multidisciplinary teams and in association with professionals from other disciplines. Individuals with a strong biological background are encouraged to take courses in the social sciences, and vice versa.
 

Candidates for the specialization or minor in agroforestry should include on the graduate committees at least one faculty member representing the agroforestry interest. This faculty member, as designated by the Agroforestry the Program Advisory Committee, will counsel the student on the selection of courses and the research topic.

 
Further information may be obtained from the Agroforestry Program Leader at 118 Newins Ziegler Hall, (352) 846-0880, fax (352) 846-1277, and email PKN@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu.