Program Overview
Cultivate your career with a B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies
Harvest the benefits of the business, scientific and technological knowledge you will glean in this 100% online Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Studies. Examine topics including horticulture, turf management and sustainability and how they intersect with the business of plant and animal agriculture.
$269
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
$269
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
Knowledge of the structure and organization of agricultural enterprise is vital for those who want to thrive in this specialized business terrain. With the comprehensive, well-rounded B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies from A-State Online, you will graduate with greater understanding of agriculture and agricultural technology, the science of animal and plant production, and the financial aspects of agribusiness. This online program is designed for flexibility, allowing you to study on your time: Complete your degree quickly or take courses at a pace that allows you to earn your degree without interrupting your career. Courses also cover topics you can apply in your work right away.
Stand out in an in-demand field with a deepened knowledge of animal and plant production to advance your career in purchasing, quality control and beyond in the business of agriculture.
Stand out as a qualified candidate for many agricultural positions
This degree combines business fundamentals with agricultural and technological expertise.
In-Demand Skills:
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Auditing
- Contract management
Top Careers:
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Buyer
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Procurement Specialist
- Quality Specialist
Projected Earning Potential:
The median salary for Buyers, Procurement and Purchasing is $75,000 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Also available:
You may be closer to graduation than you think!
A-State-approved credit for prior learning recognizes your previous accomplishments, reducing your tuition costs and time to graduation.
Tuition
Pay by the course for your online degree from A-State
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
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| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
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| U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
| $229.00 | $40.00 | $269.00 | $687.00 | $120.00 | $807.00 |
Calendar
Earn your degree at your own pace, on your own time
Our B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies online program is flexible and convenient—featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/19/2023 |
| 5 wk | 07/03/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/21/2023 | |
| Fall 2023 | 7 wk | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
| 7 wk | 10/16/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 11/17/2023 | |
| Spring 2024 | 7 wk | 01/08/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 12/15/2023 | 12/19/2023 | 01/04/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 02/09/2024 |
| 7 wk | 03/04/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 02/19/2024 | 02/23/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 03/01/2024 | 04/05/2024 | |
| Summer 2024 | 5 wk | 05/28/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 05/24/2024 | 06/14/2024 |
| 5 wk | 07/02/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 06/18/2024 | 06/21/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 07/26/2024 |
Admissions
Find out how to apply for your agricultural studies degree
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
Note: If you're admitted as a non-traditional first-time freshman, you may be required to successfully complete a predesignated curriculum of 12 hours (Certificate or Non-Degree). Upon successful completion, you will be transitioned to a degree seeking program.
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 866-621-8096, and we'll be happy to help answer questions.
Additional Information
Students who have attended any other institution of higher education must meet the following requirements.
For students who have:
- Fewer than 12 college hours: Submit official final high school transcript and official test scores.
- 13 - 23 college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts and official test scores.
- 24 or more college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Preview the curriculum of this online B.S. in Agriculture
To earn your B.S. in Agriculture – Agricultural Studies, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of Agriculture core classes, 46 credit hours of major courses and 18 credit hours of minor courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Freshmen students are required to take a 3-hour Making Connections course. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Select 4 of the following 5 courses.
AGEC 1003: Introduction to Agricultural Business
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the structure and organization of agricultural business. Coursework also reviews basic economic principles and their application to agriculture.
GIS 2003: Introduction to Agricultural Systems
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to physical concepts relevant to different agricultural systems: applied mechanics, agricultural equipment technology, agricultural power trains and machinery management, efficiency and precision.
ANSC 1613: Introduction to Animal Science
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A study of animals that provide food, fiber, and companionship to mankind, including the history and scope of animal agriculture, products produced from animals, reproduction, breeding and genetics, nutrients and digestion, lactation, behavior, and an overview of production systems.
PSSC 1303: Introduction to Plant Science
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Agronomic and horticultural cropping systems including crop growth and development, crop physiology, crop ecology, environmental considerations, and production and protection practices.
PSSC 2813: Soils
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Origin, classification, physical and chemical properties of soil and environmental considerations.
Select 1 of the following 3 courses:
AGRI 3233: Applied Agricultural Statistics
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Collection, tabulation, and analysis of agricultural data, activities of the state and federal crop reporting services.
STAT 3233: Applied Statistics I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is for students in a variety of disciplines including the sciences, allied health fields, and education. Focus is on descriptive statistics for quantitative and qualitative data, normal distributions, correlation, linear regression, sample surveys, randomized comparative experiments, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing for means and proportions.
TECH 3773: Statistics
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Basic concepts and methods of statistics in a technical environment, including descriptive statistics, significant tests, estimation, sampling and correlation.
Select 1 of the following 3 courses:
AGRI 3103: Regenerative Agriculture Fundamentals
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Current trends in agroecological farming systems, investigations applications, processes, and/or markets, culminating in student-planned implementations of farm-based projects, practices, products and/or solutions.
AGRI 4203: Guided Research Experience
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Basic introduction to the principles, methods, and techniques of empirical research. Topics include the fundamentals of the scientific method and scientific inquiry, ethical considerations in research, and basic methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection.
AGRI 420V: Internships in Agriculture
Duration: Varies | Credit Hours: Varies
Provides field-based experience in private business, industry or public agencies which will enhance knowledge and skills needed for career advancement, approval of Internship Committee required.
Students must take 46 hours of other major requirements including one of the following BCOM 2503, COMS 2243, COMS 2373, COMS 3203, COMS 3243 or COMS 4263 plus an additional 43 hours of electives in AGEC, AGED, ANSC, AGRI, GIS, PSSC, and HORT.
You must complete 37 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. At least 3 of your elective hours must be upper level (3000 or 4000) courses. Courses must be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course:
You must take the following Making Connections course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
UC 1013: Making Connections
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.
Departmental Option Course Requirement:
This 3-hour course for the degree plan is chosen by the department, not the individual student.
COMS 1203: Oral Communication
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.
Communication Requirement:
Students must complete 6 credit hours of the following courses.
ENG 1003: Composition I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.
ENG 1013: Composition II
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.
Mathematics Requirement:
Students must complete 3 credit hours of either College Algebra or any higher-level mathematics course for which College Algebra is a prerequisite.
MATH 1023: College Algebra
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.
MATH 1043: Quantitative Reasoning
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative reasoning as the approach to understanding relationships using mathematical and algebraic methodologies. Contemporary topics will be used to identify, analyze, generalize, and communicate quantitative relationships.
Arts and Humanities Requirement:
Students must complete 6 credit hours of Arts and Humanities courses.
ENG 2003: Introduction to World Literature I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.
ENG 2013: Introduction to World Literature II
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.
MUS 2503: Fine Arts – Music
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.
Social Sciences Requirement:
Students must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. At least one course must be selected from POSC 2103, SOC 2213 or HIST 2773.
POSC 2103: Introduction to US Government
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.
SOC 2213: Principles of Sociology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Human society and social behavior.
PSY 2013: Introduction to Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of the important scientific, principles of individual human behavior from biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral perspectives.
Life Science Requirement:
Students must complete 4 credit hours of Life Science courses, including one course and one lab.
BIO 1003: Biological Science
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.
BIO 1001: Biological Science Lab
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.
Physical Sciences Requirement:
Students must complete 4 credit hours of Physical Science courses, including one course and one lab.
CHEM 1043: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I
Duration: Varies | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.
CHEM 1041: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Lab
Duration: Varies | Credit Hours: 1
Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.
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