Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Studies Online
Advance your career in agri-business when you acquire new business, scientific and technological knowledge and skills. Gain a greater understanding of plant and animal production and the business of agriculture.
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.
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.
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Buyer
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Procurement Specialist
- Buyer
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Procurement Specialist
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Auditing
- Contract management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Auditing
- Contract management
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.
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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.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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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
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
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 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 grad 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
- 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).
Application submission requirements
- Complete online application, including the mentor form
- Pay the nonrefundable $30 fee
- Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution. For this program, we will only need an official transcript that shows your conferred master's degree.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
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.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Select four of the following:
Select one of the following three courses:
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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.
Six courses (18 credit hours) must be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Selections should not include courses taken to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online 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.
First-year course (3 hours)
AGRI 1213
Departmental (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.