B.S. in Agricultural Services and Development
Overview
Are you passionate about the intersection of business, industry, and agriculture? The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services and Development is designed to prepare students like you for successful careers in agricultural business, industry, agriculture extension, and government agency settings. At the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, we believe in providing a comprehensive and specialized education that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of agri-industries and interdisciplinary agriculture. There are currently two concentrations offered:
Program Objectives
- The Agri-Industries & Agencies concentration prepares students for a career in agricultural business, industry, agriculture extension, and government agency settings. The degree provides a broad-based agricultural experience and allows the student to specialize in an area of agriculture or business.
- The Interdisciplinary Agriculture concentration is a flexible degree program to prepare students for a variety of agricultural careers. Provides broad exposure to agriculture and allows students to select a specialized focus area in the various agricultural disciplines.
Estimated Completion
120 credit hours (4 years)
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Plan Your Future
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services and Development offers 10-week internships for each concentration:
- Student teaching under Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification
- An internship based off of career interest under Agri-Industries and Agencies
- An internship in a related area under Agricultural Communications
- An internship in a related area under Horticulture
Examples of potential careers with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services and Development:
- Agriculture teacher at a high school level
- Extension agents
- Agricultural communicator
- Horticulturalist
- Floral designer
- Agricultural consultant
- Agriculture sales
And much more!
Career Services offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
- Resume assistance
- Handshake
- Job fairs
- Mock interviews
- Career counseling
And much more!
Coursework Highlights
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| AGSD | 2311 | Applied Agricultural Analysis |
| AGSD | 3101 | Analysis of Agricultural Occupations |
| AGSD | 3302 | Agricultural Sales and Services |
| AGSD | 3307 | Land Surveying and Soil/Water Conservation Practices |
| AGSD | 4310 | Leadership Development |
| AGSD | 4350 | Animal Related Systems |
| HORT | 1301 | Horticulture |
| HORT | 4350 | Retail Horticulture |
For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.
Accreditations
Related Programs
Not what you were looking for? Tarleton State University offers over 100 different degrees and certifications that may be of interest to you, including:
Facilities and Features
The AGSD Teacher Certification degree program has a long-running reputation of being one of the largest programs of its kind in the nation. For several years, we have certified more high school Agricultural Science teachers than any other university in the United States. Our program has an excellent reputation with school administrators, as well as with the Agricultural Industry. Our existing pool of graduates have contributed to a large number of Agricultural teachers in Texas.
Study abroad opportunities are offered to agricultural students in locations such as:
- Poland
- South Africa
- The Czech Republic
- Agriculture sales
We strive to enrich the learning experiences of our students through the utilization of facilities such as:
- The Horticulture Center
- The Agriculture Center
- The Teaching Pavilion
Our department encourages students to get involved in agriculture-focused organizations such as:
- Tarleton Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
- Collegiate FFA
