Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture

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This program is designed to meet the needs of students desiring a program of study in agricultural production management, agricultural education, extension education, or any of several other fields of study. The program allows for the selection of a minor in special interest areas such as chemistry, biology, business, environmental science, secondary education, or computer science. Specified course requirements for the major are structured to meet the specific needs of an individual student with the approval of the faculty advisor.

Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics)3
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)8
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 13
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 23
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
AGRI 1309Computers in Agriculture (or approved substitute)3
or CSTE 1330 Introduction to Computers
CHEM 1406Inorganic & Envir Chemistry 34
MATH 1314Pre Calculus Algebra 43
or MATH 1332 College Mathematics
MATH 1369Elementary Statistics3
or STAT 1369 Elementary Statistics
Major Core
AGBU 2317Principles of Agri Economics3
ACOM 3360Communication Skills for Agriculturists3
AGBU 2389Agribusiness Financl Analysis3
or AGBU 3361 Agribusiness Org & Mgt
AGET 2303Intro to Ag Engineering Tech3
AGRI 1131Intro to Pro Leadership Skills1
AGRI 4120Professional Career Skills1
AGRI 4388Prin of Ag Leadership/Comm Dev3
ANSC 1119Animal Science Laboratory1
ANSC 1319Animal Science3
ANSC 3373Animal Nutrition3
PLSC 1107Plant Science Laboratory1
PLSC 1307Plant Science3
PLSC 3440Soil Science4
Major Electives
AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGET, AGED, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT Elective3
AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGET, AGED, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT Electives (Advanced)19
Minor (If Required)
Minor9
Minor (Advanced)9
Total Hours120
First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
AGRI 11311Component Area III4
ANSC 1319
ANSC 1119
4AGET 23033
ENGL 130113ENGL 130213
HIST 130123HIST 130223
MATH 1314 or 133233PLSC 1307
PLSC 1107
4
 14 17
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V43Component Area VIII63
AGBU 23173AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, OR WMGT Elective3
AGRI 1309 or CSTE 13303CHEM 140674
MATH 1369 or STAT 13693Minor3
POLS 230553POLS 230653
 15 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IV3Component Area IX3
ACOM 33603Component Area IX1
AGBU 2389 or 33613AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, OR WMGT Advanced Elective3
AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, OR WMGT Advanced Elective3ANSC 33733
Minor3Minor3
 15 13
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
AGRI 41201AGRI 43883
AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, OR WMGT Advanced Electives7AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, OR WMGT Advanced Electives6
PLSC 34404Minor (Advanced)6
Minor (Advanced)3 
 15 15
Total Hours: 120

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in Interdisciplinary Agriculture is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Apply independent and team-working skills to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines in a variety of agricultural enterprises.
  • Demonstrate a work ethic and soft skills that are desirable of an employee.
  • Analyze situational aspects and engage in critical thinking skills to formulate and implement problem-solving techniques in agricultural enterprises.
  • Organize human, physical, and financial resources.
  • Understand the importance and use of technology found in the agricultural and related industries for real-world problem solving.