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Jan 20, 2025
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
General Agriculture Major
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Donald Marshall, Associate Dean
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Agricultural Hall 156
605-688-5133
e-mail: donald.marshall@sdstate.edu
Programs
The General Agriculture curriculum is designed for the student undecided as to a specific major field of study within the area of agriculture, or who may want to combine multiple fields of study within agriculture, or plans to return to the farm or ranch after college. A large number of free electives are available allowing the student to take courses in the different disciplines needed for a diversified career or to manage a production unit. Two options are included in this curriculum: a two-year Associate of Science degree and a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.
The two-year program is designed for the student who does not find it advisable or possible to enter a regular four-year college program. A typical student in this situation could be one who desires some education but not necessarily four years before returning to the farm or ranch. Courses in the major field of concentration must be from departments within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences and be related to agriculture. All courses in the major field of concentration need not be in one department, although this may be a possibility. Consult your adviser when selecting courses in the major field of concentration. These courses should relate to your career interests.
General electives may be selected from any area and allow students to develop special competencies or interests. When qualifying for a Bachelor of Science degree a student may, through a choice of electives, complete courses in business, prepare for graduate study, or enroll in special areas of study such as plant and/or animal science.
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Requirements for Associate of Science in Agriculture
The two-year program is designed for the student who does not find it advisable or possible to enter a regular four-year college program. A typical student in this situation could be one who desires some education but not necessarily four years before entering the work force or returning to the farm or ranch. The core requirements are as follows:
- Mathematics Credits: 3
(minimum level: MATH 102 or 104)
- SGR Goal 3 *: Social Science Credits: 3
- SGR Goal 4 *: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
- SGR Goal 6 *: Natural Science Credits: 3
- Major field of concentration Credits: 16
- General electives Credits: 28
Choose one from the following:
Note:
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 32 credits. ENGL 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. Requirements for General Agriculture Major - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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Fall
- Agriculture Electives Credits: 6
See note two below
- IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3 **
- Program Concentration Electives Credits: 3
- Communications Elective (AW) Credits: 3
See note one below
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Spring
- Program Concentration Electives Credits: 6-7
- Ag Product Elective Credits: 2-4
See note three below
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Fall
- Program concentration or general electives Credits: 16
(credits must total 128; at least 25 credits must be 300 level or above courses excluding Internships, Cooperative Education, or Field Experience courses)
Spring
- Program concentration or general electives Credits: 13
(credits must total 128; at least 25 credits must be 300 level or above courses excluding Internships, Cooperative Education, or Field Experience courses)
Capstone Requirement Choose one from the following:
Notes:
Note One: Communications Elective to be selected from the following: ABS 475-475L, ENGL 379, or PS 383-383L. Also meets General Education Advanced Writing Requirement.
Note Two: Agriculture Electives, at least six credits to be selected from the following: PS 223-223L, PS 307-307L, any course(s) with following prefix(es): ABE, ABS, AST, DS, HO, LA, PR, PRM, RANG, or VET.
Note Three: Select one of: AS 241, AS 285-285L, AST 443-443L, PS 303-303L, PS 308-308L, PS 312, DS 231. 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 an 8-9 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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