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Apr 18, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Agricultural and Resource Economics Major
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Program Contact/Coordinator
Eluned Jones, Head
Jason Zimmerman, Assistant Department Head
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 142
605-688-4845
e-mail: jason.zimmerman@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/econ/
Click here for additional information.
Program Description
The major in Agricultural and Resource Economics provides a rigorous education in economic theory and quantitative methods applied to agriculture and resource management. Students develop analytical and critical-thinking skills, and are well prepared for careers in agricultural policy analysis, natural resource stewardship, or future graduate study. The curriculum emphasizes economic theory, agricultural economics, quantitative methods, and agricultural and biological sciences electives. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in economics or related fields are well prepared.
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural and Resource Economics students will:
- Understand the economic principles and complexities that underlie the global economy;
- Apply economic concepts and techniques for decision-making;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think critically;
- Behave ethically and humanely.
Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus, with limited online coursework, usually during the summer.
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Requirements for Agricultural and Resource Economics Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture System General Education Requirements*: 31-32
Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5
Environmental Economics Emphasis:
One of the Follwing
Two of the Following
- Credits: 4
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
One of these courses may be substituted for ECON 428, Mathematical Economics.
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
Total Required Credits: 120
Curriculum Notes
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.
** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam. |
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