Agricultural Instruction

The Department of Agricultural Instruction is administered through the College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs. It includes the following curricular areas: agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal science with technology and science options, agricultural engineering technology, ornamental horticulture and plant science with crops, soils and horticulture options. Bachelor of Science Degrees in Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering Technology are offered through the department. In addition, an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture is offered with a major in ornamental horticulture. A Pre-Agricultural Engineering Curriculum is also provided in the department.

Curricular areas within the department are designed to give a general education with a background in basic sciences and agriculture and other applied sciences. Students who pursue these areas are prepared for employment in teaching, research or positions with industry and government agencies. Many students pursue graduate studies.