ALS 5900

Project Development: CALS Professional Master's Programs

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course is the first in a sequence of two courses: ALS 5900, ALS 5910. Professional Master's students enrolled in this course will work with their advisor on the initial development of a final project to fulfill the requirements of their degree. This project may be an action program, the development of a plan to address a pertinent problem, the development of materials or methodology suited to the student's situation, or the development and execution of research appropriate to the profession. The project highlights the integration of coursework and skills acquired during the degree program.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2025FA

Learning Outcomes

• Identify a project topic through synthesizing information.
• Write a project proposal on the selected topic.
• Develop a plan for project completion, using project management skills.
• Identify means for collecting relevant information and analyzing data or literature.
• Analyze data or literature to develop a project report.
• Demonstrate teamwork by working collaboratively, if appropriate for the project.
• Critically analyze the findings and impacts of the project.

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