2010-2011 Catalog
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
Dr. Roger Wittie, Head
Joe W. Autry Agriculture Building, Room 201
Box T-0050
(254) 968-9221
http://www.tarleton.edu/aahrm
Professor(s): D. Cawthon, F. Ewell, D. Kattes, R. Rosiere, M. Wade, R. Wittie
Associate Professor(s): M. Yu
Assistant Professor(s): H. Cummings, T. Faske, D. McGahan
Instructor(s): M. Shockey
The Department of Environmental and Agricultural Management(formerly Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management) offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. Through the faculty-student advisement process, a course of study is developed to allow the student to pursue his/her interest and potential while preparing for a long-term, productive career in production agriculture and/or agribusiness. Though not a requirement for all careers, a background that includes agricultural experiences either through employment or high school activities is valuable and may be supplemented through college work experiences, internships, cooperative education, and/or mentorships. All of the career tracks within the Department are strongly science/discipline-based with the goal of providing the graduate with the academic background necessary to compete in the current employment market and to be a life long contributor to the profession.
The Department of Environmental and Agricultural Management (formerly Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management) Bachelor of Science degrees include:
I. Agricultural Economics
The Agricultural Economics degree allows a choice from two support areas: agricultural economics or agribusiness management. The agricultural economics track includes courses designed to prepare students for a career in the analytical or research sectors of production, marketing, or finance. It also is the preferred track for students preparing for graduate study. The agribusiness management track shifts somewhat to courses that prepare students for entry-level positions in the retail/wholesale sectors of production agriculture or with firms supporting the agricultural industry.
II. Agronomy and Range Management
This degree includes support areas in crop science, range management, and soil science. The degree is strongly science-based and allows the student to explore the world of resource management and conservation related to the production of food, fiber, and livestock. Students earning the degree may choose a career within the agricultural products and service industry, consulting, private or public lands management, environmental restoration, or pursue a graduate degree.
III. Horticulture and Landscape Management
This degree offers a choice from four support areas: business, science, golf course management, or integrated pest management. Each track allows students to select from courses necessary to build a strong, successful career. Horticultural business and golf course management are more appropriate tracks for those with interest in private sector employment, while the science and integrated pest management tracks are more appropriate for those interested in public service or graduate study. Employment opportunities include nursery/greenhouse management, landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, park, sports field or golf course management, and many more.
Degrees:
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy and Range Management
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture and Landscape Management
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Sciences