As
a land-grant university, A&T has a historic mission to meet the needs
of agriculture, and, through home economics, the people who devote their
lives to it. Because of our interdependent economy, this mission has expanded
into urban areas and to other nations. Modern agriculture is one of the
most international of enterprises. In keeping with the University's commitment
to high technology, the School's programs seek to integrate the latest
technological advances in their instruction and research.
The educational mission of the School of Agriculture and Environmental
Sciences is to provide students with understanding and skills to address
the problems of the agricultural economy and to help those involved in
it lead more productive and satisfying lives. From management sciences
to diet and nutrition, the School of Agriculture provides opportunities
for rewarding careers in teaching, extension, agricultural-related business,
fashion, research, and government.
The modern discipline of agriculture has two major branches, technology
and social science. Students pursuing the technological side, for example,
will study the natural sciences and technology for their applications
in the food and agricultural industries. On the social science side, concerns
such as economics, community development, and sales and marketing are
predominant. Preparation for admission to the School of Veterinary Medicine
at North Carolina State University is offered through the program leading
to the B.S. degree in Laboratory Animal Science.
Dr. Donald McDowell, Interim
Dean
School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
N. C. A&T State University 1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone: 336-334-7979 Fax: 336-334-7580
mcdowedr@ncat.edu
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