Agricultural Sciences - Morehead State University

Agricultural Sciences from Morehead State University is a Campus Bachelor Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Program Competencies Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science degree program should possess the following: 1. Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and basic math skills that will allow the individual to collect, analyze, interpret, and present information that is used within the agricultural industry. 2. An understanding of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences and how these sciences are applicable to the field of agriculture. 3. An understanding of the importance of the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and health sciences to humankind. 4. An understanding and literacy of all disciplines of agriculture especially to include the disciplines of animal science, agronomy, soils, horticulture, agricultural mechanics, pest management, agricultural economics, and farm management. Agribusiness Option An understanding of the principles of accounting and how they are used in agribusiness. Agricultural Economics Option An understanding of the principles of economics and how they are used in agricultural economics. Agricultural Education Option 1. The ability to use effective planning in course organization in agricultural education. 2. The ability to plan daily instructional programs in agricultural education. 3. An understanding of occupational experience programs and their role in agricultural education. 4. An understanding of FFA and SAE and their role in agricultural education. 5. An understanding of effective management of instructional programs in agricultural education. Agronomy Option An understanding of and the ability to apply the principles of soil conservation and weed science to crop production and also an understanding of how certain crops are utilized by farm animals. Animal Science Option The ability to demonstrate techniques used in the evaluation and feeding of farm livestock. Golf Course Management Option 1. An understanding of the selection, establishment, and maintenance of plants used on the golf course. 2. An understanding of the business, horticultural, and recreational aspects of golf course management. Horticulture Option An understanding of the basic principles involved in the production and propagation of horticultural plants. View more details on Morehead State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.