Agriculture - General Agriculture Emphasis (B.S.)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

Agriculture students gain a broad education in agriculture and an opportunity to emphasize their area of greatest interest through extensive hands-on and face-to-face educational opportunities at SUU’s 800-acre farm and 2,800-acre ranch. Along with the main areas of focus, the degree may include equine science, horticulture, and pre-veterinary medicine. Students become qualified for a wide variety of agriculture industry-based careers.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the major.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year or every other year.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

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Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Agriculture - General Agriculture Curriculum (53-54 Credits)

Agriculture Core (36-37 Credits)

Free Electives (31-48 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles related to agriculture.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of agricultural industries including structure, production practices, and management principles.
Students will demonstrate effective application of agricultural knowledge and resources to solve problems and perform relevant activities.
Students will demonstrate effective communication appropriate to the discipline.