Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture | ||
| 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 | ||
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Envir Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Mth for Mngl Decision Making | |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agri Economics | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | Intro to Ag Engineering Tech | 3 |
| AGRI 1131 | Intro to Pro Leadership Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture (or approved substitute) | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 4388 | Prin of Ag Leadership/Comm Dev | 3 |
| ANSC 1119 | Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| ANSC 1319 | Animal Science | 3 |
| ANSC 3373 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| PLSC 1107 | Plant Science Laboratory | 1 |
| PLSC 1307 | Plant Science | 3 |
| PLSC 3440 | Soil Science | 4 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| AGBU Electives 5 | 3 | |
| Prescribed Electives 7 | 3 | |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives 6 | 19 | |
| Minor: Required 8 | ||
| Minor | 9 | |
| Minor Advanced | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1314, MATH 1324 or MATH 1332 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
CHEM 1406 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific requirement.
- 3
PLSC 2399 is recommended.
- 4
ANSC 2360 is recommended.
- 5
Select 3 hours of AGBU Electives from AGBU 2385, AGBU 3385, AGBU 4340, AGBU 4363, AGBU 4365 or AGBU 4377.
- 6
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the Advanced Electives degree requirement.
- 7
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the General Electives degree requirement.
- 8
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Minor in Animal Science, Minor in Applied Ethics and Critical Thinking, Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, Minor in Equine Science, Minor in Interior Design, Minor in Plant and Soil Sciences, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGRI 1131 | 1 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | AGET 2303 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| MATH 1314, 1332, or 13243 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 |
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V4 | 3 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 |
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | CHEM 14067 | 4 |
| AGRI 1309 or CSTE 1330 | 3 | Minor8 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | 3 | Prescribed Electives9 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| AGBU Electives10 | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| ACOM 3360 | 3 | Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 3 |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 3 | ANSC 3373 | 3 |
| Minor8 | 3 | Minor8 | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 6 |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 7 | AGRI 4388 | 3 |
| PLSC 3440 | 4 | Minor Advanced8 | 6 |
| Minor Advanced8 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 4
PLSC 2399 is recommended.
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 6
ANSC 2360 is recommended.
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
- 8
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Minor in Animal Science, Minor in Applied Ethics and Critical Thinking, Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, Minor in Equine Science, Minor in Interior Design, Minor in Plant and Soil Sciences, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
- 9
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the Prescribed Electives degree requirement.
- 10
Select 3 hours of AGBU Electives from AGBU 2385, AGBU 3385, AGBU 4340, AGBU 4363, AGBU 4365 or AGBU 4377.
- 11
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the Prescribed Advanced Electives degree requirement.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
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.
