Agricultural Science (BS)
To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website!
In the agricultural industry, a growing need exists for professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in the agricultural sciences. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Science study the dynamic aspects of the food and fiber industry and specialize in two agricultural areas.
Students who major in Agricultural Science will:
- have opportunities to develop skills necessary to work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, solve problems, and understand basic business concepts
- select two of the following specialty areas to study: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Agroecology, Crop Science, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, Soil Science, and Feed Mill Management.
- graduate and succeed as teachers, extension agents, or leaders in the agricultural industry
For more information about this program, including contact information, visit our website.
Contact
Dr. Travis Park
Director of Undergraduate Programs
919.515.9441
tdpark@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| AEE 103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education | 1 | |
| Communication and Social Sciences | |||
| COM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mathematical and Natural Sciences | |||
| MA 107 | Precalculus I | 3 | |
| MA 121 | Elements of Calculus | 3 | |
| or MA 131 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| BIO 181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| BIO 183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| CH 101 & CH 102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| Physical Science Elective | 4 | ||
| Professional Content Courses | |||
| ANS 150 & ANS 151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Economics Electives: | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | |||
| CS 213 | Crop Science | 3 | |
| or HS 201 | The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | ||
| SSC 200 & SSC 201 | Soil Science and Soil Science Laboratory | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Introductory Agricultural Electives: | 3 | ||
| Shop Processes and Management | |||
| Introduction to Environmental Sciences | |||
| Introduction to Food Science | |||
| Agricultural Extension Education | |||
| AEE 311 | Communication Methods and Media 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 350 | Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 360 | Developing Team Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 435 | Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 460 | Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE 490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective Option 1 | |||
| First of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| Restricted Elective Option 2 | |||
| Second of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| GEP Courses | |||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | 12 | ||
Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs. | |||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
Physical Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH 201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | 3 | |
| CH 202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| CH 220 | Introductory Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH 222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 | |
| MEA 101 | Geology I: Physical | 3 | |
| MEA 110 | Geology I Laboratory | 1 | |
| PY 131 | Conceptual Physics | 4 | |
| PY 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AEE 103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education 1 | 1 |
| BIO 181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| MA 107 | Precalculus I | 3 |
| COM 110 or COM 112 | Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ANS 150 & ANS 151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 4 |
| BIO 183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| MA 121 or MA 131 | Elements of Calculus or Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE 323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Introductory Agricultural Elective | 3 | |
| CH 101 & CH 102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE 350 | Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CS 213 or HS 201 | Crop Science or The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE 311 | Communication Methods and Media | 3 |
| SSC 200 | Soil Science | 3 |
| SSC 201 | Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE 435 | Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE 360 | Developing Team Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE 460 | Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE 490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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AEE 103 Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education is the preferred orientation course. ALS 103 Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences is accepted for transfer students.
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Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs.