Do you like to work with your hands and also enjoy showing others how?
Ever think about teaching agriculture in high school or being a county extension agent? Or maybe you’d like to help develop the agricultural leaders of the future. If any of these ideas catch your eye, then you should consider choosing an agricultural science major. Our wide-ranging degree program includes the study of agricultural science, animal science, range and wildlife management, agricultural economics and education to help you expand your career options in the thriving agriculture industry.
You’ll also learn practical skills like welding, mechanics and construction trades that will help prepare you for a variety of agriculture career fields.
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What Can You Do With a Degree in Agricultural Science and Leadership?
Our graduates work as high school ag teachers and county extension agents throughout Texas, as well as in various other agricultural science fields.
Texas has an ongoing need for high school ag teachers, and this degree will prepare you to take the Texas teacher certification exam for agricultural science. The practical experience you gain will also give you an advantage when it comes to applying for a variety of agriculture industry jobs, or for graduate school.
Why Choose ASU?
MIR Center
You’ll spend a lot of time at the Management, Instruction and Research Center, our 6,000-acre ASU Ranch. It includes our Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture Education Training Center, where you’ll combine what you learn in class with the hands-on trades and lab skills essential to your career. The ranch is also where we raise cattle, sheep and goats, grow and produce feed, and conduct a variety of range and wildlife management activities.
Tradition of Excellence
Our agricultural science and leadership graduates have a 100% pass rate on the state TExES teacher certification test for high school agricultural science. Our integrated program of in-class learning and hands-on training leads the way in preparing you to become an ag teacher in Texas.
Living Learning Community
A section of our Plaza Verde residence hall is reserved for incoming freshman ag majors who will live on campus. Living with fellow ag majors will help you adjust to college life, make new friends and get involved.
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Challenge Yourself
Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.
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Committed to Your Success
Our Freshman College is a one-stop resource for programs and services that help you transition into college life, improve your communication skills, and engage in active learning. You can also get academic help in the Math Lab and Writing Center, receive peer mentoring and tutoring through Supplemental Instruction, or set up online tutoring sessions.
