The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and Technology-Leadership & Communications prepares students to enter a broad array of careers either in the public or private sector at the local, state, regional, and national levels. The multi-disciplinary curriculum emphasizes the development of
leadership capabilities, communication skills, and broad preparation in agricultural sciences.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| AG 1131 | Intro To Agriculture | 1 |
| Select one of the following sequences | 4 | |
| Introduction to Plant Science & Agronomy and Applied Plant Science Lab | ||
| Or | ||
| Introduction to Horticulture and Introduction to Horticulture Laboratory | ||
| And | ||
| ANS 1319 & ANS 1119 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| AEC 2317 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGED 3301 | Experiential Learning and Leadership | 3 |
| PLS 309 | Soil Science | 3 |
| PLS 329 | Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Or | ||
| General and Quantitative Chemistry I and General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Required courses in the Emphasis | ||
| ALC 2301 | Introduction to Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication | 3 |
| ALC 2302 | Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture | 3 |
| ALC 3301 | Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture | 3 |
| ALC 3311 | Contemporary Issues in Agriculture Leadership, Education, and Communications | 3 |
| ALC 3312 | Agricultural Communications and Publications | 3 |
| ALC 4301 | Professional Presentations in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications | 3 |
| ALC 4311 | Public Relations, Crisis Communications, and Leading Change | 3 |
| ALC 4312 | Senior Portfolio in Agricultural Leadership and Communications | 3 |
| ALC 4602 | Professional Internship in Agricultural Leadership and Communications | 6 |
| Agricultural Science Electives required to meet minimum program hours (12). | 12 | |
| Minimum 18 hours required Minor | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
