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
PLS 1307 & PLS 1107	Introduction to Plant Science & Agronomy and Applied Plant Science Lab
Or
PLS 1315 & PLS 1115	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
CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105	Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
Or
CHEM 1311 & CHEM 1111	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

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