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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Agricultural Economics, B.S.


Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Program Coordinator
155 Stallworth Research Building
478-825-6262

The Agricultural Economics curriculum provides students with the basic theory and technical skills needed for graduate and professional schools. Students also receive the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become entrepreneurs, for entry and advancement in professional careers in agricultural economics, agribusiness and related industries. These career fields include, but are not limited to, sales and service, management, merchandising, and analytical and statistical work with private or public sector entities.

Program of Study for the B. S. Degree in Agricultural Economics
Total Number of Degree Hours: 123

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Fall Semester


15 Credits Hours


Spring Semester


15 Credit Hours


Senior Year


Fall Semester


15 Credit Hours


12 Credit Hours


Note:


1AGEC electives are encouraged; other electives may be selected with the approval of the academic advisor, coordinator or department head.
2PHIL 2002  may be substituted

A. Core Requirements


Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours


Area B: Institutional Options: 4 Credit Hours


Area C: Humanities/Fine Art: 6 Credit Hours


One of the following:


Area D: Science, Math and Technology : 12 Credit Hours


B. Major Requirements


Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 16 Credit Hours


Concentration I: Agribusiness Marketing and Management: 21 Credit Hours or


Concentration II: Environmental Economics: 21 Credit Hours


Institutional Requirements : 3 Credit Hours