In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .
Course Offerings
Agriculture is an exciting and dynamic field involving a wide range of disciplines. The Agricultural Sciences major trains students to be broad thinkers who are scientifically skilled and knowledgeable about socioeconomic issues related to agriculture and the environment. This interdisciplinary program is for students pursuing a general education in agriculture to prepare for a range of careers requiring knowledge of food systems and natural resources. Examples include production and marketing of plant/animal foods, agricultural education in secondary schools, organic farming, cooperative extension, and crop consultation. The Agricultural Sciences program offers flexibility, providing students with choices among focused categories of courses. Students work with their advisor to design a curriculum that best fits individual needs. Additionally, students focus on one or two concentration areas, gaining a deeper knowledge that complements course breadth.
All students are required to take core courses in sustainable agriculture, soil science, and integrated pest management, as well as gain practical experience through an internship. Concentrations requiring at least 12 credits are available in Animal Science, Applied Economics and Management, Education and Communication, Crop Production and Management, and Sustainable Agriculture.
Students graduating with an Agricultural Sciences major will be trained to address current, complex global agricultural issues. Graduates offer a strong foundation of agricultural knowledge leading to employment in a variety of fields. The required emphasis on one or two concentration areas prepares students to become competent in the area of agriculture that is most exciting to them.
There is no one typical Agricultural Sciences student and learners engage in interdisciplinary settings through common coursework. In collaboration with our diverse student ambassador group, the major offers student-led programming to nurture our sense of community. Industry and alumni guests lead discussions and offer professional development advice as part of our skill development/training. Unique opportunities that enrich practice experience are plentiful from undergraduate research, outreach, and study abroad, to wide-ranging internships.
Faculty
R. Bellinder, A. DiTommaso, L. Drinkwater, G. Fick, R. Gravani, P. Hobbs, Q. Ketterings, W. Knoblauch, J. Losey, W. Miller, T. Park, J. Perry, K. Perry, F. Rossi, J. Russell-Anelli, T. Setter, J. Thies, H. van Es, C. Wien