B.S. in Agricultural Studies

Iowa State University

The agricultural studies curriculum has two options, production and management and multidisciplinary. Graduates are prepared for careers in production agriculture and agricultural industry. Graduates accept positions in agricultural business, industry, agencies, and production agriculture. Graduates will have a broad base of agricultural knowledge, and will be skilled in decision making, planning, organizing, presenting, and evaluating information. Through the successful completion of the required coursework, active participation in clubs and organizations, and the acquisition of technical skills and experiences associated with work experiences, internships, and international travel, graduates of our baccalaureate programs meet the university, college, and departmental outcomes in the following nine areas: Professional, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communications , Problem solving and critical thinking , Leadership , Entrepreneurship ,Life-long learning , Ethics , Environmental awareness, U.S. cultures and communities and International perspectives.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences