Agricultural Science (BS)
A growing need exists for professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in the agricultural sciences. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Science study听the dynamic aspects of the food and fiber industry and pursue two agricultural specializations.
Students who major in Agricultural Science will:
- develop skills for working independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, solve problems, and understand basic business concepts.
- pursue two of the following specializations: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Agroecology, Crop Science, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, Soil Science, and Feed Mill Management.
- succeed as communicators, extension agents, and leaders in the agricultural industry.
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Contact
Dr. Joseph L. Donaldson
Director of Undergraduate Programs, Agricultural and Human Sciences
919.515.1758
joseph_donaldson@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| 础贰贰听103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education | 1 | |
| Communication and Social Sciences | |||
| 颁翱惭听110 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| 辞谤听颁翱惭听112 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mathematical and Natural Sciences | |||
| 惭础听107 | Precalculus I | 3 | |
| 惭础听121 | Elements of Calculus | 3 | |
| 辞谤听惭础听131 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| 辞谤听厂罢听311 | Introduction to Statistics | ||
| 叠滨翱听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| 叠滨翱听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| 颁贬听101 &补尘辫;听颁贬听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| Professional Content Courses | |||
| 颁厂听213 | Crop Science | 3 | |
| 辞谤听贬厂听201 | The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | ||
| 厂厂颁听200 &补尘辫;听厂厂颁听201 | Soil Science and Soil Science Laboratory | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Animal/Poultry Science Courses: | 4 | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab | |||
| Poultry Science and Production and Poultry Science and Production Laboratory | |||
| Select one of the following Economics Electives: | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | |||
| Select one of the following Introductory Agricultural Electives: | 3 | ||
| Shop Processes and Management | |||
| Introduction to Environmental Sciences | |||
| Introduction to Food Science | |||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Required Courses | |||
| 础贰贰听230 | Introduction to Cooperative Extension 1 | 3 | |
| 础贰贰听311 | Communication Methods and Media 1 | 3 | |
| 础贰贰听323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| 础贰贰听490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education 1 | 3 | |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Electives | |||
| Select 15 hours of Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Electives | 15 | ||
| Planning and Delivering Non-Formal Education | |||
| Teaching Diverse Learners in AED | |||
| Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | |||
| Developing Team Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences | |||
| Practicum in Agricultural Extension/Industry | |||
| Leadership and Management of Volunteers in Agricultural and Extension Education | |||
| Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations | |||
| Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | |||
| Seminar in Agricultural Education | |||
| Restricted Elective Option 1 | |||
| First of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| Restricted Elective Option 2 | |||
| Second of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| GEP Courses | |||
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Elective | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | 10 | ||
Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs. | |||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 础贰贰听103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education 1 | 1 |
| 叠滨翱听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| 颁翱惭听110 or 颁翱惭听112 | Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| 惭础听107 | Precalculus I | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 础狈厂听150 or 笔翱听201 | Introduction to Animal Science or Poultry Science and Production | 3 |
| 础狈厂听151 or 笔翱听202 | Introduction to Animal Science Lab or Poultry Science and Production Laboratory | 1 |
| 叠滨翱听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| 惭础听121 | Elements of Calculus or Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A or Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 础贰贰听323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Introductory Agricultural Elective | 3 | |
| 颁贬听101 &补尘辫;听颁贬听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| 础贰贰听230 | Introduction to Cooperative Extension | 3 |
| 础贰贰听311 | Communication Methods and Media | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Elective | 3 | |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 颁厂听213 or 贬厂听201 | Crop Science or The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 厂厂颁听200 | Soil Science | 3 |
| 厂厂颁听201 | Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| GEP Elective | 3 | |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 13 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Elective | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Elective | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 4 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Advised Elective | 3 | |
| 础贰贰听490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 120 |
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础贰贰听103 Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education is the preferred orientation course. ALS听103 Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences听and听ALS听303 Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences are acceptable.
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Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs.
Career Opportunities
Career Titles
- Agricultural Inspector
- Animal Breeder
- Animal Husbandry Worker Supervisor
- Aquaculture Specialist
- Bank and Branch Managers
- Buyer
- Crop Workers Supervisor
- Farm and Ranch Manager
- Farm Management Advisor
- Farm Products Purchasing Agent
- Farmers and Ranchers
- Fish Hatchery Manager
- Food & Drug Inspector
- Greenhouse and Nursery Manager
- Horticultural Worker Supervisor
- Industrial Production Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Purchasing Manager
- Sales Representative (Agricultural Products)
- Winemaker / Vinter
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