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 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AG 1131 | 1 | PLS 1315 or ANS 1319 | 3 |
| PLS 1307 or ANS 1319 | 3 | PLS 1115 or ANS 1119 | 1 |
| PLS 1107 or ANS 1119 | 1 | CID 2301 | 3 |
| CID 1300 | 3 | ENG 1302 | 3 |
| ENG 1301 | 3 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AEC 2317 | 3 | ALC 2302 | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | 3 | PSCI 2306 | 3 |
| Core science BSC or CHEM | 4 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Credit | 3 |
| ALC 2301 | 3 | CASNR Elective | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 | Minor Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ALC 3311 | 3 | ALC 3301 | 3 |
| ALC 3312 | 3 | CASNR elective (300 or 400) | 3 |
| PLS 309 | 3 | CASNR elective (300 or 400) | 3 |
| PLS 329 | 1 | Minor elective | 3 |
| CASNR Elective | 3 | Minor elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ALC 4301 | 3 | ALC 4602 | 6 |
| ALC 4311 | 3 | ALC 4312 | 3 |
| CASNR Elective | 3 | CASNR elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | Minor Elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | Minor Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Total Hours: 122 | |||
