International Agriculture (IACP) Certification Program

The global agriculture economy is becoming increasingly more important to U.S. agribusinesses, producers and consumers. Today’s graduates need to move beyond a base understanding of fundamental agricultural business practices to encompass an international view. Students who develop skills and experience in international issues will be better equipped to compete in a diverse climate in the U.S. or abroad.

Certification of IACP completion will be issued to students who satisfy the following requirements:

successful completion of all requirements for the bachelor’s degree in their respective major degree program.
successful completion of the following:
1. AGRI 295 - International Food and Fiber Systems
  Credit(s): 3
2. AGEC 335 - International Agricultural Trade
  Credit(s): 3
3. AGEC 350 - Agricultural Marketing in North America
  Credit(s): 3
4. AGRI 230 - Travel Studies in Agriculture and Natural Resources
  Credit(s): 3
successful completion of a university approved study abroad program with a minimum grade of B. Study abroad programs must be a minimum of four weeks in duration in the host country. The study abroad program must yield a minimum of 6 credit hours to be transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin.
a minimum final letter grade of B for all agricultural economics and travel study courses specified above that are used to satisfy certification requirements.