Agricultural Studies

Agricultural Education Emphasis

The focus of the program is to prepare outstanding future educators and leaders in the public and private sectors. The Agricultural Education program is structured around the needs of students and their career goals. Students in the program are required to take personal responsibility for their education to include involvement and participation in courses and extracurricular activities which are essential to learning and future career success. Formal and informal learning experiences are designed to enable students to successfully progress through the program encouraging academic and professional development as well as personal growth.

Agricultural Science Emphasis

The Agricultural Science emphasis at A-Stateoffers students access to a broad array of agriculture discipline areas. This emphasis allows the student to develop a diverse knowledge within five major agriculture areas, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Studies, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, and Technology. In addition to our Agriculture core classes, the student selects twelve hours in each of the discipline areas. An additional 18 hours minor is required and can be used to enhance a specialized area of study which will serve the students specific needs or interests. Many graduates become involved with agriculture business and production entities.

Agricultural Systems Technology Emphasis

The Agricultural Systems Technology Science emphasis at A-Stateoffers students access to a broad array of agriculture and technology discipline areas. This emphasis allows the student to develop a diverse knowledge of agriculture and technology.

Agricultural CommunicationsEmphasis

Agricultural Communications emphasis is also available.

Freshmen applicants who do not meet automatic admission standards may be admitted to the university upon approval of the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee. Freshmen approved by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee will participate in the Transition Studies leadership-based support program. In addition to an official high school transcript and official entrance exam scores, submit to the committee:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose answering the following prompts:
  • Why is A-State a good fit for you and your educational goals?
  • What are your academic and personal strengths and how do you plan to grow as a student at A-State?
  • What experiences outside of the classroom impact or had an impact on your academic performance.

Documents must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of classes for the semester.

Test scores cannot be older than 2 years

Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

1. Make sure you meet ALL the requirements. To check admission criteria and requirements, click on your educational level to the left on what you intend to apply for.
2. Fill out the online application by clicking  Apply Now and pay the $50 application fee. Application fees are NOT refundable.
3. Upload documents in your application through your myDen page or mail in documents to our address on the left.