College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Agricultural Sciences

John Hillison, Head
Professors: J. H. Hillison; M. Lambur; H. D. Sutphin; P. M. Sobrero
Associate Professors: J. D. Gibson; C. Sutphin
Assistant Professor: T.W. Broyles
Instructors: J. Douglas; T. Hamilton, S. Williams
Research Associates: S. Allen; T. Halsey; G. A. Seibel
Adjunct: G. Anderson
Career Advisor: T. W. Broyles
Professor Emeritus: S. R. Burke; W. G. Camp; J. P. Clouse; J. R. Crunkilton; M. B. McMillion

Overview

    The Agricultural and Extension Education Department offers a unique degree for students who have leadership skills and an interest in agriculture and related areas. Interests can be as varied as plants, animals, teaching, and communications. Students who choose this major have the opportunity to minor in any department in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Natural Resources, as well as the Department of Biology. At least two minors can be chosen from a total of 19 possibilities. A strong feature of the major is a unique combination breadth and depth in a strong science-based program.

Program

    Majors can select at least two choices from several different minors or specializations to tailor-make their degree. The possibilities are Agricultural and Extension Education; Agricultural and Applied Economics; Animal and Poultry Sciences; Biochemistry; Biological systems Engineering; Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences; Diary science; Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology; Horticulture; Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise; Entomology; International Agricultural Development, Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science; Fisheries and Wildlife; Forestry; Wood Science; Geography; and Biology. In addition, students will have the opportunity to select 15 hours from the previously named departments. Also, there are a minimum of 13 hours of free electives.

Satisfactory Progress

    By the end of the academic year in which the student has attempted 72 hours (including transfer, advanced placement, advanced standing and credit by examination), "satisfactory progress" will consist of:
  • GPA of at least 2.0
  • at least 24 credits that apply to the University Core, and
  • 9 semester credits of departmental requirements.