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This major in Agriculture requires a minimum of 50 semester hours in agriculture and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Electives chosen from agriculture courses focusing on a concentration, when approved by an assigned advisor, complete the minimum total of 50 semester hours in agriculture. No other major or minor is required for the student following the curriculum for this major in agriculture. At least half of the semester hours in the major must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Concentrations include:

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Education
• Agronomy- Plant Science
• Agronomy- Soil Science
• Animal Science
• Horse Science
• Horticulture
• Turf and Golf Course Management
• General Agriculture
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Pre-Forestry

Agribusiness Concentration

The Agribusiness concentration includes the basic courses in business management and agriculture with additional emphasis in agricultural economics. The student is prepared for a career in many of the agricultural-oriented business and financial institutions.

Agricultural Education Concentration

The Agricultural Education concentration leads to certification for teaching agriculture in secondary schools while obtaining an area of concentration in agriculture. No minor is required. Graduates are in great demand not only for teaching, but for many agri-related occupations. Student teaching may be done after 90 hours of coursework is completed.

Agronomy- Plant Science Concentration

The Agronomy- Plant Science concentration involves the study of small grains, corn, soybeans, forages and other farm crops with emphasis on plant growth and development as well as management for profitable crop production. This area prepares students for careers in seed, pesticide and grain industries or agencies.

Agronomy- Soil Science Concentration

The Agronomy-Soil Science concentration involves the study of basic soil properties and processes with emphasis on improving crop yields, establishing a basis for making management decisions and conserving our soil resources. This option prepares students for careers in state and federal soil and water agencies, fertilizer industry, land reclamation and commercial crop production.

Animal Science Concentration

The Animal Science concentration involves the study of principles of breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and swine and the use of animal products as food or man. Career opportunities exist in the livestock production and meat industries and in related fields. Students may emphasize courses relating to a species of primary interest.

Horticulture Concentration

The Horticulture concentration focuses on core courses to prepare a student for a career in the landscape/nursery field. A custom program can be developed to meet the needs of the student who would like a career in greenhouse production, vegetables, or fruits.

Turf and Golf Course Management Concentration

The Turf and Golf Course Management concentration prepares graduates to manage the grass playing surfaces for all types of athletic fields. Course work will focus on turf management, irrigation, proper pesticide use, maintaining turf equipment, and business management.

General Agriculture Concentration

The General Agriculture concentration is offered for students who do not wish to specialize or for those who would choose this program while deciding which field of specialization to enter. Since it is a highly flexible program, electives should be chosen after careful consultation with the advisor.