While especially applicable for biology and chemistry majors, Agricultural Science is an interdisciplinary minor open to all majors. The minor is completed with nine credits of foundation courses in accounting, communication, economics and geography. 12 elective credits focus on either the plant, animal and natural resource systems track or the power, structural and technical systems track. One course from a different track may be applied to the 12 credits, and a maximum of two courses may be applied from the student’s major. The chair of the Agricultural Studies committee may approve other courses to be counted toward elective requirements.
Agricultural Studies (Minor)
About
Civilization depends on the development of innovative and sustainable agricultural practices for food, shelter, clothing, fuel and economics. Engaging in work with such far-reaching impact, the Agricultural Studies program at SVSU is highly interdisciplinary. Pairing the Agricultural Studies minor with a major like biology, chemistry, geography or business prepares students for the complex social, economic, environmental and political roles that agriculture plays across contexts, locally to globally.
Cardinal Points
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SVSU has an agreement with Michigan State University, where students enroll at SVSU for two years before transferring to MSU to complete their Bachelor of Science degree.
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Opportunities for hands-on research with professors and internships with regional agribusinesses.
Highlighted Courses
Year 1
- GEOG 210 Introduction to Soil Science
Year 2
- ECON 175 Decision Making in the Agri-Food
Year 3
- COMM 105A Communications
Year 4
- AGS 495 Independent Study or Internship
Key Electives
- GEOG 340 Geographic Information Systems
- BIOL 478 Entomology
- GEOG 431 Fresh Water Resources
- GEOG 241 Remote Sensing
- ECON 303 Environmental Economics
- ME 306 Engineering Cost Analysis
- ETM 365 Lean Manufacturing
- ME 220 Computer Aided Design
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Beyond The Books
Our Students After Graduation...
Employers
Caterpillar
Michigan State University
Graduate Programs
Michigan State University
Career Opportunities
Research and Development
Crop Consulting
- 7% projected growth for the employment of agricultural and food scientists. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- $64,020 is the median yearly pay for agricultural and food scientists. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- The career opportunities for those who minor in Agricultural Studies are diverse. Graduates find careers that span industry, government and nonprofit. They work in research and development, food science, crop management, animal science, horticulture, environmental studies, marketing and management, entrepreneurship and other areas where agriculture, science and society intersect.