Bachelor of Science in
Agroforestry
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry is a four-year program that blends agriculture and forestry, providing students with hands-on experience in sustainable land use. From agroforestry practices to community engagement, the curriculum prepares graduates for roles as specialists and consultants in the field. With faculty expertise and internships, students gain practical skills to contribute to resilient and sustainable agroecosystems. Join us to be a catalyst for positive change at the intersection of agriculture and forestry.
Program Educational Objectives
Three to five years after graduation, the graduates are expected to:
- Become an interdisciplinary agroforestry professional imbued with competencies in carrying out science, art, and business of a dynamic and interactive process of production, protection and management of crops, trees and animals.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of agroforestry systems to address socio-economic, political, and environmental changes for sustainable development.
- Demonstrate leadership, honesty, and integrity in the practice of agroforestry enterprises/projects.
- Engage in agroforestry research activities for the advancement of socio-economic productivity.
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:
- Develop entrepreneurial skills and undertake feasibility studies in agroforestry enterprises/projects.
- Diagnose problems, constraints, needs and opportunities, as well as, design and attest appropriate ecology-based interventions.
- Conduct research and identify cause-effect relationships in critical upland situations.
- Demonstrate ability to identify and use appropriate agroforestry technologies.
- Familiar with policies, plans, and programs of both private and public institutions, local government and agencies involved in the uplands.
- Prepare project proposals and natural resource management plans/resource generation in the establishment, operation and management of agroforestry programs/projects.
- Communicate sufficiently for interaction with others in oral, written and/or electronic forms.
- Demonstrate team leadership skills to work and inspire members and relate to other groups and organizations.
- Develop a mature, sensitive and effective ethical relationship with individuals, families and groups from a variety of political, social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.