Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture: Agricultural Industries
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture: Agricultural Industries Concentration | ||
| 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 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3 | 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: Interdisciplinary Argriculture | ||
| 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 | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 4388 | Principles of Agriculture Leadership & Community Development | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| ANSC 3373 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| Advanced PLSC Electives | 3 | |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Select 3 CH from the following: ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, or WMGT | 3 | |
| Major: Prescribed Advanced Electives | ||
| Select 21 CH from the following: ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, CISE, EQSC, PLSC, or WMGT | 21 | |
| Major Concentration: Agricultural Industries | ||
| AGED 3320 | The Secondary Agriculture Education Program | 3 |
| AGED 4377 | Cooperative Extension Programs | 3 |
| Concentration: Ag Industries Electives | ||
| Select 12 CH from the following: | 12 | |
| Methods of Teaching Agriculture Education | ||
| Agriculture Education Learning Environments | ||
| Agricultural Biosecurity | ||
| Agricultural Safety & Health | ||
| Work-Based Mentorship 4 | ||
| Concentration: Prescribed Advanced Electives | ||
| Select three advanced credit hours (3000-4000) from AGRI, CISE, READ, SPED, or TESL | 3 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5, 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1314, MATH 1324, or MATH 1332 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
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CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 satisfies four credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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This course can be completed up to three times for a total of nine credit hours.
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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 credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
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All minors can be paired with this degree program.
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 | ||
| Component Area IX | 1 | Component Area VIII4 | 3 | ||
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | AGET 2303 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 | ||
| HSTY 13012 | 3 | HSTY 13022 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1314, 1324, or 13323 | 3 | PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area IV | 3 | ||
| Component Area V | 3 | AGED 3320 | 3 | ||
| AGBU 2317 | 3 | CHEM 1406 or 14116 | 4 | ||
| AGRI 1309 or CSTE 1330 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 | ||
| POLS 23055 | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 13 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| ANSC 3373 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 | Concentration: Ag Industries Electives8 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | 3 | AGRI 4388 | 3 | ||
| Advanced PLSC Electives | 3 | Concentration: Ag Industries Electives8 | 3 | ||
| Prescribed Advanced Electives7 | 6 | Prescribed Advanced Electives7 | 9 | ||
| 15 | 18 | 3 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
| ACOM 3360 | 3 | AGED 4377 | 3 | ||
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | Concentration: Ag Industries Electives8 | 6 | ||
| Concentration: Prescribed Advanced Electives9 | 3 | Prescribed Electives10 | 3 | ||
| Prescribed Advanced Electives7 | 6 | ||||
| 13 | 12 | ||||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||||
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (U.S. History).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
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ANSC 2360 is recommended and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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Satisfies four credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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Select courses from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, CISE, EQSC, PLSC, or WMGT.
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See Concentration: Ag Industries Electives course list below.
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Select three advanced (3000-4000) credit hours from AGRI, CISE, READ, SPED, or TESL.
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Select three credit hours from ACOM, AGBU, AGED, AGET, AGRI, ANSC, EQSC, PLSC, or WMGT.
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.
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 credit hours will be needed above the degree program's stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration: Ag Industries Electives 8 | ||
| Select 12 CH from the following: | ||
| AGED 4364 | Methods of Teaching Agriculture Education | 3 |
| AGED 4394 | Agriculture Education Learning Environments | 3 |
| AGRI 4350 | Agricultural Biosecurity | 3 |
| AGRI 4371 | Agricultural Safety & Health | 3 |
| CATM 4360 | Work-Based Mentorship 1 | 3 |
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This course can be completed up to three times for a total of nine credit hours.
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: Agricultural Industries Concentration 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.
- Analyze situational aspects and engage in critical thinking skills to formulate and implement problem-solving techniques in agricultural enterprises.
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills necessary for entry level professionals in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal Science, and Plant and Soil Science.
- Collaborate with agricultural professionals to develop research based educational programs.
- Manage, organize, and conduct youth and adult educational programs.
