Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Systems
The Agricultural and Food Systems degree program is an exciting, college-wide, interdisciplinary program that offers a Bachelor of Science degree with five majors from which to choose.
| Major: Agricultural Business and Technology Systems | ||
Options: |
Agri-Food Production Management | |
| Agri-Food Business Management | ||
| Communications | ||
| Technology | ||
| Major: Agricultural Education | ||
| Major: Organic Agriculture Systems | ||
| Major: Pest Management Systems | ||
| Major: Plant and Soil Systems | ||
Options: |
Cropping Systems | |
| Soil Management | ||
| Horticulture Systems | ||
In each major, emphasis is placed on gaining a solid background in the agricultural sciences, including learning to work with and in the complexity of agriculture and food systems. All students take a core set of classes in order to develop a broad interdisciplinary background while also studying specific subjects that prepare graduates for their chosen fields. An internship related to the students focus area is included in these requirements.
Students are encouraged to participate as part-time employees in research programs and seek professional internships for applied learning experiences. Scholarships an financial aid are available based on ability, need, and interest.
There are multiple opportunities for students to interact personally and professionally with faculty, staff, and other students outside of class through a wide range of activities, including numerous student clubs, field and/or lab jobs in research programs, and other events.
Transfer Students
Students planning to transfer to the AFS degree program from outside WSU should take courses which meet general university requirements, and consult with AFS program faculty and WSU Transfer Center for further guidance.
Graduate School
If you are interested in a M.S. or PhD, see the listing of degree programs in agriculture at WSU. For organic agriculture, there are several graduate programs of study; for more information, contact Lynne Carpenter-Boggs or call her at 509-335-1553. For the M.S. in Agriculture, contact Michael Swan or call him at 509-335-2899.
What can you do with a degree in A&FS from WSU?
Check out this short video to learn what one grad did with his degree.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 10-12 - Sustainable Ag Conference. A conference is scheduled for February 10-12, 2009 at the Shilo Inn in Richland, Wash. to plan a sustainable future for farmers, ranchers and rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more»
Watch a video about our program
Gain a solid background in all of the agricultural sciences. Learn more about the opportunities of study in the Agriculture and Food Systems degree program. Play movie. More videos at bottom of page!
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