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.
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| 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 & Environmental Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial 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 Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology | 3 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture (or approved substitute) | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 4388 | Principles of Agriculture Leadership & Community Development | 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 | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Analysis of the Agricultural Sector | ||
| Quantitative Methods for Agribusiness | ||
| Agribusiness Marketing | ||
| Agricultural Sales & Consulting | ||
| Legal Issues in Agribusiness | ||
| Economics of Land Use & Planning | ||
| Prescribed Electives 5 | 3 | |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives 6 | 20 | |
| Minor: Required 7 | ||
| 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
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the General Electives degree requirement.
- 6
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the Advanced Electives degree requirement.
- 7
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.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | AGET 2303 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| MATH 1314, 1332, or 13243 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V4 | 3 | Component Area VIII6 | 3 |
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | CHEM 1406 or 14117 | 4 |
| AGRI 1309 or CSTE 1330 | 3 | Minor8 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | Prescribed Electives9 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| ACOM 3360 | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 3 | Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 3 |
| AGBU Prescribed Elective10 | 3 | ANSC 3373 | 3 |
| Minor8 | 3 | Minor8 | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 8 | Advanced Prescribed Electives11 | 6 |
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | AGRI 4388 | 3 |
| Minor Advanced8 | 3 | Minor Advanced8 | 6 |
| PLSC 3440 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 3
MATH 1314, MATH 1324, or MATH 1332 satisfy the 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
CHEM 1406 satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific 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.
- 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 Prescribed Electives from the below list.
- 11
Choose from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC or WMGT courses to meet the Prescribed Advanced Electives degree requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGBU Prescribed Electives 10 | ||
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| AGBU 2385 | Analysis of the Agricultural Sector | 3 |
| AGBU 3385 | Quantitative Methods for Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGBU 4340 | Agribusiness Marketing | 3 |
| AGBU 4363 | Agricultural Sales & Consulting | 3 |
| AGBU 4365 | Legal Issues in Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGBU 4377 | Economics of Land Use & Planning | 3 |
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.
