Agribusiness
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 4 | |||
course or other Foundational Agriculture Course | 3 | course or other Foundational Agriculture Course | 3 | |
3 | 3 | |||
HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | 2 | ||
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TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: Student must earn a C or better in all AECO Courses. Student will choose at least three Foundational Agriculture courses for degree. The Foundational Agriculture courses include course, course, course, course, and course. They may be taken at any point in the program plan.
MATH, course/L, course, English, course, course, and course require “C” or better. Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. Serious consideration should be given to finding an agriculturally-related summer job. Club involvement to improve discipline knowledge, networking, and leadership skills should be considered. Attend Peer Professional Day and Career Connections.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 1 | |||
4 | course or other Foundational Agriculture Course | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Political Science and U.S. History- Elective | 3 | ||
3 | Technology, Mathematics & Sciences - Elective | 3 | ||
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| PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes course Health & Wellness | 1 | |
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 14 |
Milestones: course, course, course, and course require “C” or better. Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. Students are now eligible to complete a for-credit elective internship. Consult with an advisor to determine which internship course and location is appropriate. Continue club involvement for engagement opportunities. Seek opportunities to network within the agricultural industry. Attend Peer Professional Day and Career Connections.
Second Year Summer
course - 3-hour Internship (elective)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | Ag Elective -1***, 2***, 3*** or 4*** | 3 | |
3 | Arts, Humanities & Ethics - Elective | 3 | ||
3 | Political Science and U.S. History- Elective | 3 | ||
Directed Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | 3 | ||
Ag Elective - 3*** or 4***
| 3 | Ag Elective - 1***, 2***, 3***, or 4*** | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. All AECO courses require a C or better. Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in an area of interest. Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking, and leadership skills. Attend Peer Professional Day and Career Connections. Seek opportunities to improve interview skills. Continue club involvement for engagement opportunities.
Third Year Summer
course - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | 3 | |||
Directed Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | Directed Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | |
1 Ag Elective - 3*** or 4*** | 3 | |||
TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 12 |
Milestones: 1If both the three and six-hour internships have been completed, students do not need to take the Ag Elective - 3*** or 4*** in the fall semester. Students should maintain ≥2.0 GPA. All AECO courses require a C or better. Attend Peer Professional Day and Career Connections. Seek engagement opportunities to expand professional network and career readiness.