Rural Agricultural Technological and Environmental History
About
- Demonstrate appropriate command of scholarly literature in particular areas of historical study as well as an understanding of basic methodologies of historical study in general.
- Develop research projects that expand historical knowledge and understanding in particular areas.
- Conduct research and interpret results appropriately, integrating them into existing disciplinary knowledge.
- Communicate research findings effectively in both oral and written form, and through the use of other media when appropriate, to a variety of audiences.
- Exhibit professionalism and correct ethical practices in scholarship and other professional conduct.
- Cultivate an awareness of the full range of career options available to historians and the applicability of historical knowledge in diverse contexts.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Baseline Academic Requirements
Admission to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering departmental graduate degree programs is contingent upon the following requirements, which will differ between degree programs:
All Degree Programs
- Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Official documentation that meets the requirements of the Graduate College must be provided in the application. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted in some cases, with permission of the Graduate College.
- International (non-English speaking) students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum scores for admission are: TOEFL Paper (PBT) – 550; TOEFL Internet (iBT) – 79; IELTS – 6.5
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, OR Bachelors of Science degree, non-engineering with:
- Math through differential equations
- College-level physics, chemistry, and biology
- Documented competence in engineering sciences, for example: statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics
For applicants with a non-engineering BS degree, the ABE Graduate Programs Committee, in concert with the ABE Engineering Curriculum Committee, will review an applicant’s academic record and transcripts with respect to above requirements.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.E. Degree
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering
Industrial and Agricultural Technology M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in science, technology, or engineering
The Graduate Programs Committee, which is responsible for making decisions to admit students, will examine the complete application package, including GRE scores and GPA, when evaluating applications.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 68
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
Fee Information
How to Apply
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Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application. We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.
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Pay the application fee.
The $40 application fee is non-refundable.
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Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
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