Online Courses

Auburn University
Undergraduate coursework in entomology and poultry health as well as a Masters program in Food Science and Nutrition with an emphasis in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

University of Arizona
Animal science, biology, and plant pathology classes for undergrads and graduate-level agricultural education courses.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
M.S. in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences (Food Science) M.S. in Human Environmental Sciences HACCP Manager and Food Safety Manager Certificates

University of California
Online courses in plant science, biology, turfgrass management, botany, forestry, agribusiness management, food science (including brewing and wine-making), and wildlife round out the extensive schedule of courses available at UC for undergrads. Master Brewers Program Associate Degree Master Brewers Program Certificate Winemaking Program Certificate General Certificate in Brewing and Packaging Applied Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Program Certificate Ecotourism Planning and Management Program Certificate B.S. in Environmental Resource Management

Colorado State University
Graduate courses in adult education, agriculture, fish and wildlife biology, food science, natural resources, and rangeland ecology. Undergraduate work in animal science, pest management, landscape architecture, and soil and crop science is available in addition to lower-level coursework in the previously listed graduate areas. Also, online continuing education credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

University of Delaware
Online undergraduate courses in animal science and plant and soil science.

Dickinson State University
Associate of Science in Agricultural Sales and Service

University of Florida
M.S./M. Eng. in Water Resources Planning and Management
M.S./M. Eng. in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Engineering
M.S. in Agricultural Education and Communication
M.S. in Entomology
M.S. in Pest Management
M.S. in Environmental Science
M.S. in Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Forensic Toxicology
Certificate in Landscape Pest Management
Certificate in Pest Control Technology
Certificate in Urban Pest Management

University of Georgia
Courses in food science, forest resources, horticulture, and plant pathology are offered online for credit and acceptance to UGA is not required.

Harrisburg Area Community College
HACC offers a wide-range of online courses for students of any age who find they cannot attend traditional classrooms. Through HACC Virtual Campus, agriculturally-related coursework in general biology, microbiology, environmental science, and nutrition can be completed.

University of Illinois
Masters in Agricultural Education
Masters in Environmental Studies
Continuing education coursework for veterinarians is also offered through the Veterinary Education Online website (http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/veo/index.html)

Purdue University
Veterinary Technology Associates Degree
M.S./MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management (dual-degree)

Iowa State University
Master of Agriculture
M.S. in Agricultural Education
M.S. in Agronomy
M.S. in Seed Technology and Business
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering

Kansas State University
Masters in Agribusiness
M.S. in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Food Science and Industry
M.S. in Youth Development
M.S. in Community Development
Food Science Graduate Certificate
Food Science Non-degree Undergraduate Certificate

University of Maryland
Certificate in Food Safety Risk Analysis
Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Food Safety Risk

University of Maryland University College
UMUC offers three levels of online coursework in environmental management which strive to produce graduates who are not only sound environmental stewards but possess the "new life skills" of critical thinking, problem solving, project management, interpersonal relations, and team building.  Student can gain these skills through online programs such as:
B.S. in Environmental Management
M.S. in Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science
Certificate in Food Service Management

University of Missouri, Columbia
Online course series for graduate or undergraduate credit. Series include: career and technical education, community development, and food law and regulation.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Master of Agriculture
Master of Agriculture with a concentration in Community Development
M.S. in Entomology
MBA with a specialization in Agribusiness
Undergraduate Certificate in Meat Culinology

North Carolina State University
Teacher Education Certification Program in Agriculture
Master of Agricultural Education
HACCP/Food Safety Managers Certificate Program
Master in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (MBAE)
Master of Soil Science
Master of Wood and Paper Science

North Carolina A&T State University
B.S. in Agricultural Education
M.S. in Agricultural Education

Ohio State University
The Master of Science in Welding Engineering (MSWE), the only ABET accredited welding engineering program in North America, prepares students by offering specialized distance learning courses in lasers, robotics, fusion welding, solid state welding, metallurgy, computer modeling, and nondestructive evaluation.

Oregon State University
As a research institution renowned for its expertise in natural resources, OSU offers three world-class online programs of study.  The B.S. in Environmental Science offers an interdisciplinary curriculum in basic science, the humanities, and social sciences while, the B.S. in Natural Resources focuses on studies in land use and water resources, environmental policy and cultural resources as well as topics in environmental education. A graduate certificate in Sustainable Natural Resources is also available through the university's ExtendedCampus.
In addition, the B.S. in General Agriculture online degree program allows students to build a course of study around an identified agricultural career path while enhancing career potential through leadership and communication courses.

Penn State University
B.S. in Turfgrass Science
Turfgrass Management Certificate
Advanced Turfgrass Management Certificate

Slippery Rock University
A one-of-a-kind program in Pennsylvania and perhaps the nation is SRU's Master of Science in Park and Resource Management. Designed for professionals in the field, it allows one to complete course work as time is available...completely online.

South Dakota State University
M.S. in Rural Sociology with an option in Community Development

Tarleton State University
M.S. in Agricultural Education

University of Tennessee
M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education
M.S. in Environmental Engineering

Texas A&M University
Master of Agriculture with options in Agricultural Development, Plant
Protection, and Poultry Science
Master of Fisheries Science
Master of Natural Resource Development
Master of Wildlife Science
Ed. D. in Agricultural Education

Texas Tech University
B.S. in Horticulture
Master in Agriculture
M.S. in Agricultural Education
M.S. in Crop Science
M.S. in Horticulture

Utah State University
M.S. in Agricultural Systems Technology

Virginia Tech University
M.S. in Agriculture and Life Sciences
Teacher Licensure in Career and Technical Education
Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources

Washington State University
B.S. in Agriculture
M.S. in Agriculture

Widener University
A variety of agriscience courses are offered online from Widener including coursework in environmental science, nutrition, and the general sciences.

Australian Correspondence Schools Online
Offers over 300 courses related to agriculture and they're all completely online! Whether you are working towards your degree or simply want to develop yourself professionally, courses are offered in the areas of: agriculture, business management, ecotourism, environmental studies, and horticulture/gardening. Degree programs are setup through corresponding schools such as Warnborough College and others.

Warnborough College, Ireland
B.S. in Agriculture
B.S. in Environmental Science
B.S. in Horticulture

Non-Credit Programs and Courses

Auburn University
Offers online resources for trench safety, dietary management, and veterinary diagnostic services.

Beginning Farmer Course
Designed for those who are new to farming, the Beginning Farmer Course is a fantastic resource for any person wanting to know more about the soils, machinery, crops, livestock, and natural resources involved in agricultural production. Marketing and financial issues are also discussed in this nine-lesson self-study course accessible 24/7 on the World Wide Web.

Colorado State University
Non-traditional student course in weed management.

University of Delaware
Personal enrichment courses in beekeeping and wine tasting.

University of Florida
Dietary Manager Training for pre-Certification
Water Analysis Certificate
Water Distribution Systems Certificate
Wastewater Analysis Certificate
Wastewater Collection Systems Certificate

University of Missouri, Columbia
MU High School has an online high school diploma program with AP and elective agriculture courses.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The UNL Independent Study High School offers agriscience and biology courses to supplement or obtain your high school diploma as well as elective AP courses.

Cornell University
Cornell's CyberTower lets anyone learn from the expertise of leading professors through interactive study rooms and forums. These self-paced learning environments include agriculturally-related topics such as:
Animal Welfare
Attracting Wild Birds
International Food Aid
Coral Reef Sustainability
Plant Cloning
Wine Appreciation
Applied GIS
Immigration Laws
Fine Art and Horticulture
Engines and the Atmosphere
English Garden Design
Plant Breeding Then and Now
Spiders
World Food Production
Rice Intensification

Registration is required to access the site but it is free for anyone to use. Check back often as new study rooms and forums are added each month.

PIFMER Food Security Courses

http://www.pifmer.org. ‘Foundations of Food Marketing and Strategies’ and ‘How to Write a Business Plan’ will be offered in the coming months.