Agribusiness, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I/ BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | 2 | ||
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TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: MATH, BIOL 1107/L, English, ASLH 2010, AECO 2260, and AENT 1113 require “C” or better. Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. Serious consideration should be given to finding an agriculturally-related summer job. Club involvement to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills should be considered. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
HORT 2201 - Principles of Plant Science
| 3 | 1 | ||
SCIE 1005 - Environmental Science/ SCIE 1005L - Environmental Science Laboratory | 4 | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Area D - Elective | 3 | ||
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| PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | |
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 14 |
Milestones: AECO 1150, AECO 2200, AGRP 1125, AGRY 2020 and ECON 2106 require “C” or better.Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. Students are now eligible to complete a for-credit internship. Consult with an advisor to determine which internship course and location is appropriate. Seek opportunities to network within the agricultural industry. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year Summer
AGRI 4790A - Agricultural Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
AGRI 4791 - Agricultural Internship - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Ag Elective - 3*** or 4***
| 3 | |
3 | Area C - Elective | 3 | ||
3 | Area E - Elective | 3 | ||
Ag Elective - 3*** or 4*** Foundational Agriculture Course | 3 | 3 | ||
Ag Elective - 3*** or 4***
| 3 | Ag Elective - 1*** or 2*** | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in an area of interest. Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills. Attend Career Connections. Seek opportunities to improve interview skills.
Third Year Summer
AGRI 4790A - Agricultural Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
AGRI 4791 - Agricultural Internship - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Ag Elective - 1*** or 2***
| 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
Area E - Elective | 3 | 3 | ||
1 Ag Elective - 3*** or 4***
| 3 |
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TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 12 |
Milestones: 1 If both the three and six-hour internships have been completed, students do not need to take the Ag Elective - 3*** or 4*** in the fall semester. Attend Career Connections.