Department of Agricultural Sciences

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Mission

The mission of the Department of Agricultural Sciences is to:

• provide basic knowledge and experiential learning opportunities that will prepare students for challenging careers in the food and fiber system and the agribusiness industry;
• provide students with a comprehensive education in plant and animal production, processing, marketing, and management; and
• enhance the economic viability and sustainability of agriculture in the region, state, and nation through research and outreach programs.

The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Agricultural Business and Animal Science. A Concentration in Agriculture Education can be earned while fulfilling the requirements for teacher certification in the College of Education.

The Agricultural Business program offers the choice of two concentrations: Business, or Plant Science.

The Animal Science curriculum has three areas of concentration: Equine, Livestock Production, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

Programs

• Agricultural Business (BS)
• Agricultural Business, Business Concentration (BS)
• Agricultural Business, Plant Science Concentration (BS)
• Animal Science (BS)
• Animal Science, Equine Science Concentration (BS)
• Animal Science, Livestock Production Concentration (BS)
• Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration (BS)

• Animal Science Minor
• Plant Science Minor

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