Agriculture, Crop and Soil Science track
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
3 | 4 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
4 | 3 | |||
HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | 2 | ||
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TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: course, course, course/course, course/course, course, course, and course require “C” or better. If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. Serious consideration should be given to finding an agricultural research related summer job. Club involvement to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills is encouraged. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 1 | |||
4 | 4 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
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| PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | |
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: course, course, course, course, course/course require “C” or better. If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. You are now eligible to complete a for-credit internship. Consult with your advisor to determine which internship course and opportunity is appropriate. Seek opportunities to network within the agricultural industry. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year Summer
course - 3-hour Internship (elective)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | Focused Electives 1 | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Area E Elective | 3 | ||
4 | 3 | |||
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| Area C Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 13 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in your area of interest. Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills. Consider taking Research Methods as your upper-level elective in the fall of your fourth year. Attend Career Connections.
Third Year Summer
course - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Focused Electives 2
| 3 | ||
1 Focused Electives 2
| 3 | Focused Electives 1
| 3 | |
Area E Elective | 3 | 3 | ||
course or AGRY 3210 | 4 / 3 |
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TOTAL | 15 / 16 | TOTAL | 12 |
Milestones: 1 If both the three and six-hour internships have been completed then you do not need to take the Focused Electives 2 in the fall semester. Prepare for and take the GRE in December of your senior year. Develop relationships with university researchers in need of graduate students. Attend Career Connections.