Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal Science with Teaching Certification
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal Science with Teaching Certification | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 1407 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| or MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | 3 |
| or AGBU 3350 | Agribusiness for Agriculture Education Teachers | |
| AGED 3310 | Teaching Agricultural Technology | 3 |
| AGED 3320 | The Secondary Agriculture Education Program | 3 |
| AGED 4388 | Secondary Agriculture Education Program Management | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology | 3 |
| AGET 4384 | Fusing & Joining of Metals & Non-Metals | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| ANSC 3363 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Domestic Animal | 3 |
| ANSC 3373 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 3376 | Meat Science | 3 |
| ANSC 4394 | Animal Feeds And Feeding | 3 |
| ANSC 4360 | Livestock Management Techniques | 3 |
| ANSC 4389 | Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| PLSC 3440 | Soil Science | 4 |
| PLSC 4370 | Forage Crops and Pasture Management | 3 |
| or PLSC 4383 | Range Management | |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Agricultural Biosecurity | ||
| Animal Legal Issues | ||
| Disaster/Emergency Management in Agriculture | ||
| Animal Diseases & Public Health | ||
| Animal Production Electives | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Sheep & Goat Production & Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Production & Management | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Principles of Wildlife Management | ||
| Teaching Certification | ||
| CISE 3384 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| CISE 4364 | Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| CISE 4379 | Differentiated Pedagogy | 3 |
| CISE 4380 | Responsibilities of the Professional Educator | 3 |
| READ 4378 | Multiple Literacies in Secondary Education | 3 |
| Secondary Ed Courses - AGED | ||
| AGED 4364 | Methods of Teaching Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4365 | Student Teaching in Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4366 | Student Teaching in Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4394 | Agriculture Education Learning Environments | 3 |
| Minor: Not Required 5,6 | ||
| Total Hours | 135 | |
- 1
Satisfies requirement for Core Curriculum Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1407 (and CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412) satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 3
PLSC 2399 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 4
ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 5
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 6
The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Early Childhood Education.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all Education coursework.
Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 (overall or in the last 60 hours) to be eligible for teacher certification.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area IX | 1 | CHEM 1406 or 14113 | 4 | ||
| AGET 2303 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 | ||
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | HIST 13014 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | MATH 1342 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1314, 1332, or 13242 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area V5 | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 | ||
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 | ||
| ANSC 3363 | 3 | ANSC 3373 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 1407 or 14123 | 4 | ANSC 4393, 4397, 4398, or AGRI 4350 | 3 | ||
| HIST 13024 | 3 | POLS 23057 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| AGBU 2389 | 3 | ACOM 3360 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| AGED 3320 | 3 | ANSC 4360 | 3 | AGED 3310 | 3 |
| ANSC 3376 | 3 | ANSC 4389 | 3 | AGED 4388 | 3 |
| CISE 3384 | 3 | CISE 4380 | 3 | PLSC 3440 | 4 |
| POLS 23067 | 3 | PLSC 4370 or 4383 | 3 | ||
| READ 4378 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 18 | 13 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| AGET 4384 | 3 | AGED 4364 | 3 | ||
| ANSC 4394 | 3 | AGED 4365 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4364 | 3 | AGED 4366 | 3 | ||
| CISE 4379 | 3 | AGED 4394 | 3 | ||
| Animal Production Electives 8 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 12 | ||||
| Total Hours: 135 | |||||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
- 2
Satisfies requirement for Core Curriculum Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 3
CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1407 (and CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412) satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 5
PLSC 2399 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts).
- 6
ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 8
Select three hours from the Animal Production Electives list below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Production Electives 8 | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Sheep & Goat Production & Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Production & Management | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Principles of Wildlife Management | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all Education coursework.
Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.75 (overall or in the last 60 hours) to be eligible for teacher certification.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
The following minor cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Early Childhood Education.
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 Animal Science with Teaching Certification is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Ability to make livestock management decisions based on scientific, economic, and other applicable information.
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Knowledgeable of each segment of the food animal and meat industry and make critical marketing decisions in each.
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Understand nutrition as it applies to animal performance and be able to develop balanced rations to meet physiological and production needs.
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Develop presentations and effectively communicate factual information, logically and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Understand anatomy, physiology, and functions of the major organs and systems of livestock.
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Manage, organize, and conduct Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs, Leadership, Career, and Speaking Development Events.
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Develop annual and long range plans (program of activity, semester, and lesson plans, etc.)
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Utilize effective research based techniques to develop a positive classroom environment.
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Create lessons and units of instruction to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources classes.
