Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (120 hours)

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Major, Bachelor of Science Degree

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Explain how knowledge of scientific principles, economic theories and management concepts are applied in agricultural practices to produce food and fiber for society.
Describe how local, state, national and international policies and perspectives impact agriculture and food production throughout the world.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in agricultural science classes.
Demonstrate ability to analyze and solve agriculture problems individually and in groups.

Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (Area 1: Agribusiness Management) (4 Year Guide)

Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (Area 2: Animal Science) (4 Year Guide)

Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (Area 3: Agronomy) (4 Year Guide)

Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (Area 4: Horticultural Science) (4 Year Guide)

Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (Area 5: Agriculture Communications (4 Year Guide)

Major Requirements: 67 Semester Hours

Core: 40 Semester Hours

Select One of the 5 Areas: 27 Semester Hours

Area 1 - Agribusiness Management (AG11): 27 Semester Hours

Area 2 - Animal Science (AG12): 27 Semester Hours

Area 3 - Agronomy (AG13): 27 Semester Hours

Area 4 - Horticultural Science (AG14): 27 Semester Hours

Agriculture Restricted Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Area 5 - Agriculture Communications (AG15): 27 Semester Hours

Agriculture Restricted Electives: 3 Semester Hours

Communication Restricted Electives: 3 Semester Hours

General Education Requirements: 39-42 Semester Hours

All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements for the full listing of requirements. The following general education courses are required by this major:

Free Electives: 11-14 Semester Hours

Area 5 - Agriculture Communications: 8 semester hours must be upper-level hours.

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