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Agricultural Sciences . . .

 

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What is Agricultural Science?

The Agricultural Science major provides students the opportunity to develop a general agriculture degree program with a minor in one of the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources (CASNR) academic units or complete a minor offered by the College of Communication and Information. An Agricultural Science major may also choose to follow one of two concentrations with CASNR: Agricultural Education or Agricultural Extension Education.

Agricultural Science can be the perfect major for you if you are undecided which area of agriculture and natural resources you would like to study and just want to explore the field. Or, you may be interested in pursuing a general, broad-based science degree specialiazing in agriculture. Maybe your're interested in Agricultural Education (leading to a teacher certification) or Agricultural Extension Education (leading to an Extension career), the two concentrations in the Agricultural Science major. You may want to work in agricultural media and communications, and so will need a minor in communications. Or, you may want to develop an individualized study program. Students who wish to develop an individualized plan of study will work in consultation with an academic advisor. The department head and dean's office must approve individualized plans.

 

Are you seeking a small-college atmosphere on a large university campus?

  • Do you want to work with faculty who are creating the new agricultural and natural resources science?
  • Do you have a broad interest in agriculture and natural resources?
  • Are you interested in a strong job market offering a broad range of opportunities?
  • Do you want a lifetime of personal growth and development?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, you should consider a degree in Agricultural Science.

By majoring in Agricultural Science in UT's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, you can participate in:

  • A strong scholarship program. Awards average $2,100 a year.
  • Student clubs, competition teams, and honor and service societies with students who have similar interests.
  • International programs designed to explore agricultural and natural resources systems and practices of our trading partners.
  • The College's Honors Program. This program provides one-on-one interaction with a faculty member working in his or her research, teaching and/or Extension program.

 

How do I minor in Communications?

The Agricultural Science major is designed to allow students to pursue a minor in communications in preparation for one of the numerous careers in agricultural communications. This minor is offered by the College of Communication and Information. Current minors are broadcasting, journalism, public relations and speech communications. An interdisciplinary minor is also available.

 

Where do I get a job with this background?

National assessments project that within the next decade, the demand for food, agriculture and natural resources graduates will exceed the available supply by 4 to 10 percent. Salaries are competitive with many other professional fields. Graduates find employment in very diverse fields, including:

  • Agricultural education teacher
  • Agricultural Extension agent
  • Loan agent/director
  • Sales representative
  • Education specialist
  • Field representative
  • Peace Corps volunteer
  • Agricultural journalist
  • Farm manager
  • Graduate or professional school

 

Extracurricular Opportunities for the major include:


  • More than 25 student organizations with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources range from clubs and competition teams to honor and service societies.
  • University-wide organizations are always looking for talented individuals with a variety of interests.

 

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Contact Us. . .

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
2621 Morgan Circle
125 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-7303
Fax: (865) 974-9329
Email: casnr@utk.edu