Catalog 2002-2003

TARLETON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER —

CENTRAL TEXAS

Killeen, Texas

Dr. John P. Idoux, Executive Director

Room 101, Tarleton University System Center— Central Texas

(254) 519-5447

Tarleton University System Center – Central Texas, born in the spirit of community cooperation, opened its doors on September 1, 1999, as the newest extension of Tarleton’s outreach of higher education. Tarleton – Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering junior- and senior-level undergraduate courses, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees.

Tarleton – Central Texas has a diverse student population comprised of over 1,500 recent community college graduates, working adults, active-duty military, and returning students who are fulfilling educational requirements for career advancement or who seek personal enrichment. As a consequence, classes are offered during the day, in the evening, and on weekends to accommodate both full-time and part-time students. Advisors and support staff are available to assist with admission, financial aid, degree plans, and career planning.

Of the more than 80 degrees available to Tarleton students, 23 are currently offered at Tarleton – Central Texas. Several additional degree offerings from the Stephenville campus are under consideration, and academic partnerships with other universities and private organizations are being explored. In addition, expanded articulation agreements are being developed with several community colleges in central Texas.

Undergraduate degree programs currently offered at Tarleton – Central Texas include:

· Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (p. 39, 116)

· Bachelor of Arts in History (p. 155)

· Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (p. 156)

· Bachelor of Business Administration (p. 105, 115)

· Bachelor of Science in Accounting (p. 106)

· Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences (p. 41 )

· Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science (p. 119)

· Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (p. 118)

· Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (p. 109)

· Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (p. 182)

· Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (p. 161)

· Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (p. 133)

· Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (p. 40)

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN (p. 190)

· Bachelor of Science in Psychology (p. 138)

· Bachelor of Social Work (p. 159)

Graduate degree programs include:

· Master of Arts in History (p. 228)

· Master of Business Administration (p. 208)

· Master of Criminal Justice (p. 231)

· Master of Education in Educational Administration (p. 216)

· Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (p. 212)

· Master of Education in Counseling (p. 222)

· Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (p. 224)

· Master of Science in Educational Psychology (p. 225)

· Master of Science in Human Resource Management (p. 210)

· Master of Science in Information Systems (p. 209)

· Master of Science in Liberal Studies (p. 227)

· Master of Science in Management (p. 211)

· Master of Science in Mathematics (p. 235)

Tarleton – Central Texas is located at the corner of South Clear Creek Road and University Drive, just south of Highway 190 in Killeen. For more information, visit www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas or call (254) 526-8262.

STUDENT LIFE

The Division of Student Services creates a campus environment for learning and development, serving student interests in every aspect of University life. To achieve these goals, the Vice President for Student Services supervises and coordinates programs for all aspects of student life. At Tarleton – Central Texas, these programs include special provisions for our working, adult, and military student populations.

STUDENT SERVICES

The Office of the Assistant Dean of Students promotes a campus environment that allows all students to learn and develop. The Assistant Dean serves as the University contact for student-related inquiries, grievances, and emergencies. The staff also serves as consultants to faculty and staff regarding student problems and concerns. This office enforces University policies, coordinating student legal services and providing information and support to students who want to become more involved in campus life. Staff members are available for appointments outside of regular business hours and in off-campus instructional locations such as Shoemaker High School and the Fort Hood Soldier Development Center.

The Student Advisory Forum is the representative voice of Tarleton – Central Texas students and brings the interests and concerns of students to the attention of the administration and University community. The Forum works cooperatively with the University administration on policies affecting students in the areas of academics, campus regulations, allocation of student service fees, and student membership on University committees, and works in conjunction with the Student Government Association when appropriate. It also initiates programs for the improvement and enrichment of the student body and the University community.

For more information regarding Student Services at Tarleton – Central Texas, come by Room 147 of the Tarleton – Central Texas building at 1901 S. Clear Creek, or visit us on the web at www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/students.htm. Regular updates and announcements of concern to Central Texas students are posted at the Central Texas homepage at www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas.

CAREER SERVICES

Located in Room 114B of the Tarleton – Central Texas building, the Career Services Center assists students in the selection of a career field. The Pinpoint Guidance System, an interactive computer program, and other career inventories provide feedback for occupational preferences based on personality profiles and personal value systems. Personal career counseling sessions are scheduled by appointment. Career services sponsors four local job fairs each year, and on-campus interviews with selected employers are available. Electronic resume posting and registration is available. Local full and part-time job listings are posted on a bulletin board in the center and can be found on the Career Services homepage.

Resume assistance, mock interviews, business etiquette dinners, and career development workshops are available to assist students with their full-time job search. To find out more about our services, visit www.tarleton.edu/~careers/.

FINANCIAL AID

The Office of Financial Aid offers student loans, grants, work opportunities and scholarships. For more information about financial assistance, please refer to page 49 in this catalog, visit the Office of Financial Aid in room 114 of the Tarleton – Central Texas building or visit us online at www.tarleton.edu/~finaid/.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Participation in organizations and activities adds an important dimension to the college experience. In addition to making friends, students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills that are important for their future. Students may participate in a variety of recognized organizations, including academically-focused groups, honor societies, and a variety of special interest associations. Sponsorship for special activities, conferences and speakers is available through the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students.

Students and their families are welcomed at several campus-wide activities during the year. In addition, free transportation is provided for selected activities occurring on the Tarleton campus in Stephenville. For more information on upcoming events, visit us on the web at www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/students.htm.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Participation in competitive and recreational sporting activities is an essential part of the educational experience. Students at Tarleton – Central Texas may use the Recreational Sports facilities at adjacent Central Texas College at no charge; students should have their ID card validated in the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students to be eligible to use this facility.

Students wishing to participate in intramural, local or city league competitions may secure sponsorship for Tarleton teams by contacting student services in Room 147.

STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES

Tarleton – Central Texas maintains a referral bank of local counseling services that students may consult when confronted with a variety of personal concerns. In addition, the Student Counseling Center website offers a variety of online resources and self-help materials at www.tarleton.edu/~counseling/. Students in need of referrals or other assistance should contact the Assistant Dean of Students in Room 147. All inquiries are held in confidence. Confidentiality is maintained to the limits provided by Texas law and professional ethics, and no record of counseling is made on academic transcripts.

Regular outreach sessions and programming on special issues are provided throughout the semester and are announced on our website at www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/students.htm.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The Office of Student Publications, located at Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, serves the University by providing the campus newspaper, the yearbook and the student handbook.

The J-TAC is the official newspaper of the student body and is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters and once during the summer. Tarleton – Central Texas students are eligible to apply for paid positions on the J-TAC staff. The J-TAC is also available online at www.tarleton.edu/~j-tac

The Grassburr is the University yearbook that chronicles key events, activities and programs that occur throughout the academic year and displays pictures of students and student organizations.

The Student Handbook/Planner provides a detailed explanation of Tarleton State University services, rules, and regulations and policies of The Texas A&M University System. The handbook is available at the beginning of the fall semester and can be obtained through the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students or online at www.tarleton.edu/~stuserv/handbook.

Students at Tarleton – Central Texas are kept informed through a regular newsletter, the Central Texas Connection, sent directly to their home address, and through our website.

PARKING AND AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS

All vehicles owned, parked, or operated on campus at any time by students, faculty, and staff should be registered with the Office of University Police. All student vehicles must be registered at the beginning of each semester or at any time they are brought onto campus. Everyone applying for vehicle registration must furnish a driver’s license and a vehicle license number. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the Traffic and Parking Regulations. Your Tarleton – Central Texas parking permit allows you to park at the Center building on 1901 S. Clear Creek and on the Central Texas College campus.

Students enrolling in courses on Fort Hood must secure an additional pass to enter the installation. Please consult our website, www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas at the beginning of each semester for information on how to secure your permit.

HOUSING

Tarleton State University – Central Texas maintains no residence facilities at the Central Texas location, but has contracted with adjacent Central Texas College to provide residential services for enrolled students. A five-day per week meal plan is also available. These housing and dining facilities are within walking distance of the Tarleton – Central Texas building. Students interested in living in the residencehalls at Central Texas College may contact the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students for a residence hall application form or for more information. All payments for housing are arranged between the student and Central Texas College.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

& HUMAN SCIENCES

Dr. Don Cawthon, Dean

Dr. Jane Dennis, Associate Dean

Agriculture Building, Room 101

(254) 968-9227

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences includes the Department of Human Sciences (formerly Home Economics) and three agriculture-related departments: the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development; and the Department of Animal Sciences.

Historically, Tarleton has been strong in the discipline of agriculture since its establishment in 1899, and it was known for most of the first half of this century as John Tarleton Agricultural College. Enrollment in Agriculture and Human Sciences exceeds 1,200. With 14 Texas universities offering baccalaureate degrees in agriculture, Tarleton’s program is third in number of student majors and fourth nationally among non-land-grant universities. Tarleton’s graduates have a reputation for high performance and for contributions to their professions in agriculture, agribusiness, education, and human sciences. Many have continued their education and attained graduate and professional degrees at leading universities nationwide.

The majors within the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture include strong programs in Animal Production, Animal Science, Animal Industries, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Farm and Ranch Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management, and Agronomy and Range Management. The Department of Animal Sciences also offers a pre-veterinary medicine program.

The Agricultural Services and Development program, which includes the traditional teacher certification program (Agricultural Education), has received state and national recognition by routinely leading the state of Texas and the nation in numbers of graduates certified to teach. It remains first in the nation today. The department also includes options in International Agriculture, Agricultural Extension/Industry, and General Agriculture. Each program provides strong student internship opportunities.

The Tarleton Agricultural Center, supporting the instructional programs in agriculture, is located on 2,000 acres of University land and includes a dairy; beef cattle center, feedlot, and ranch; confinement swine operation; poultry facility; horse center with arena, stallion barn, and laboratory; horticulture center with two greenhouses, frame house, and laboratory-classroom; and a meats laboratory complete from abattoir to retail processing and sales. Located adjacent to the regional Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, the Tarleton Agricultural Center provides excellent employment experiences for Tarleton undergraduate agriculture majors and research opportunities for those seeking the master of science degree in agriculture.

The Department of Human Sciences provides courses in the areas of dietetics, child and family studies, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, housing and design, and consumer economics and resource management. Tarleton presently offers a degree in general Human Sciences with specialty options in teacher certification, child and family studies, extension, and fashion merchandising and a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. With over 100 majors, the department also provides course work for approximately 1,000 students a year, most of whom are in education, physical health and training, nursing, and pre-allied health programs. The department is currently experiencing an increase in students from other departments and colleges selecting Human Sciences courses for electives and from interdisciplinary programs with the College of Business Administration. The Department of Human Sciences maintains and manages a Child Development Laboratory School, which provides quality educational programs for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Tarleton emphasizes quality teaching in all of the agricultural and human science degree programs. Agricultural faculty include 32 full-time appointments, 25 with doctoral degrees from leading universities across the nation. Several Texas A&M University System faculty members serve as adjunct or graduate faculty.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Tarleton State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development, and the Department of Animal Sciences. Undergraduate programs are offered in the Department of Human Sciences. More detailed information is given regarding the departments, degree options, curricula, and course descriptions in following sections of the catalog. The departments are interdependent and utilize common resources in developing and offering specialized programs appealing to a broad array of student interests.

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture,

and Range Management

I. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture

a.    Agribusiness

b.    Agricultural Economics

c.    Farm and Ranch Management

d.    Horticulture and Landscape Management

e.    Agronomy and Range Management

II. Master of Science – Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Agricultural Services and Development

I. Bachelor of Science – Agricultural Services and Development (previously Agricultural Education)

a.     Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification

b.     Agricultural Extension and Industry

c.     International Agricultural Services

II. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture - General Agriculture

III. Master of Science – Agricultural Education (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Animal Sciences

I. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture

a. Animal Science

b. Animal Production

c. Animal Industries

II. Pre-veterinary Medicine Program

III. Master of Science – Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

Department of Human Sciences

I. Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences

a. Teacher Certification

b. General/Extension

c. Fashion Merchandising

d. Child and Family Studies

II. Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy,

Horticulture, & Range Management

Dr. Roger Wittie, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 201

(254) 968-9221

e-mail: aahrm@tarleton.edu

Professors: Ewell, Gilman, Rosiere

Associate Professors: Kattes, Wittie

Assistant Professors: Wang, Weindorf, Yu

Instructors: Fox, Kenworthy

The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management currently offers five 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 career goals, 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 mentorships. All of the career tracks within the Department are strongly science/discipline-based with the goal of providing the graduate with an academic background necessary to compete in the current employment market and to be a long-term contributor to the profession.

The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management Bachelor of Science degrees include:

I. Agribusiness

This degree offers the study of the role of business decision-making involving the financing, production, and marketing of food and fiber products and services. Domestic and international perspectives of this role are provided. Opportunities for industry career positions include food-processing management, market analysis, financial analysis, loan servicing, market research, marketing management, personnel management, and Agricultural Extension Service.

II. Agricultural Economics

This degree stresses quantitative, statistical, and analytical decision-making processes of production, marketing, processing, distribution, and retailing of agricultural products. Common employment areas include the manufacturing and processing industries, financial institutions, state and federal governmental agencies, commodity groups, and farm management firms. Many students choose this option if they wish to pursue graduate studies in agricultural economics areas other than agribusiness management.

III. Agronomy and Range Management

This degree includes emphases in plant science, soil science, and range management. The degree is strongly science based and allows the student to explore the world of soil management and conservation related to the production of food, fiber, and livestock. The degree allows for specialization in agronomy, range management, natural resource conservation, or environmental agriculture. Students earning the degree may choose a career within the agricultural products and service industry, consulting, private or public lands management or environmental restoration, or to pursue a graduate degree.

IV. Farm and Ranch Management

This degree prepares graduates for the economic and financial management of production-related farm and ranch businesses. Employers include commercial banks, farmers’ organizations, state and federal governmental agencies, Agricultural Extension Service, agricultural supply outlets, agricultural consultants, agricultural insurance companies, and private or public landholders.

V. Horticulture and Landscape Management

This degree includes the three support areas of science, business, and golf course management, allowing the student to select courses that are necessary for a successful and rewarding career. Many employment opportunities are available in nursery and greenhouse management, landscape design, contracting and maintenance, agricultural extension, park management, and golf course management.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRIBUSINESS¹

University Core Curriculum² Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences³ from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Agribusiness

A EC 1053, 2123, 3123, 3143, 3173, 3333, 4013, 4063, 4333⁴ 27

A EC 4213 or ECO 4013; A EC 4303 or FIN 3013 6

ECO 2013,⁵ 2023, 3023 9

¹ Student may choose to complete a minor or second major or to develop an emphasis (e.g., in agricultural marketing, environmental policy, agricultural extension/government service, or international agribusiness).

² See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

³ CHEM 1034 and BIOL 1204 are strongly recommended.

⁴See p. 238 for course descriptions of A EC courses.

⁵ Students who count ECO 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced business elective.

ACC 2033, 2043; G B 4323; 6 hours advanced business electives 15

ENGL 2303 3

AGRN 1053; ANSC 1073 or HORT 2003 6

MATH 1113 3

AS&D 3011, 3023, AGRI 1011, 4851 6

agricultural electives 9

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS¹

University Core Curriculum² Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences³ from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Economics

A EC 1053, 2123, 3123, 3143, 3173, 3333⁴ 18

A EC 4013, 4213, 4103 or 4333 9

A EC 4063 or 4303 or FIN 3013 3

ECO 2013,⁵ 2023, 3013, 3023 12

ACC 2033, 2043, MKTG 3143 9

PHIL 2013⁶ 3

ENGL 2303 3

AGRN 1053 3

ANSC 1073 or HORT 2003 3

MATH 1113 3

AS&D 3011, AGRI 1011, 4851 3

non A EC agriculture electives 6

advanced electives 9

² See p. 38for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

³ CHEM 1034 and BIOL 1204 are strongly recommended.

⁴ See p. 238 for A EC course descriptions

⁵Students who count ECO 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an agriculture elective.

⁶Students who count PHIL 2013 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced elective.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT¹

University Core Curriculum² Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences³ from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Farm and Ranch Management

ENGL 2303 or COMS 2000-level elective 3

MATH 1113 3

ECO 2013,⁴ 2023, 3023, 3013 or 3033 12

AGRN 1053, 3014, 3094 11

HORT 2003 or ANSC 1073; ANSC 3094 7

AGRI 1011, AGRI 4851, AS&D 3011 3

ACC 2033, 2043 6

G B 4323; 4053 or 4333 6

advanced agriculture elective 3

A EC 1053, 2123, 3123, 3143, 3173, 3333, 4013, 4063, 4103, 4303 30

² See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

³ CHEM 1034 or higher required to meet prerequisite requirements in this program.

⁴Students who count ECO 2013 or A EC 1053 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an advanced agricultural elective.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN AGRONOMY AND RANGE MANAGEMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences² from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

¹See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

² CHEM 1054 and 1084 are required as prerequisites for CHEM 2014 or 3074

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Agronomy and Range Management

AGRI 1011, 4851 2

AS&D 3011 1

electives 6

ENGL 2303 3

AGRN 1053, 3014, 3094 11

BIOL 1204, 3154; 3204 or 3364 12

CHEM 2014 or 3074 4

ANSC 1073, ENTO 2013 6

BIOL or GEOL elective 4

BIOL 2034 or ANSC 3094 4

AGRN 4204 or R&RM supporting 3-4

Additional Required Courses

For Support Area in Agronomy³

from AGRN 3103, 3203, 4103, 4113, 4133, 4204,

4303, 4603, 4846, or 4861 27

For Support Area in Range Management³

from R&RM 2213, 3003, 3013, 3023, 3103, 3153,

3203, 4123, 4163, 4503, 4603, 4846, or 4861 27

For Support Area in Natural Resource Management and Conservation

A EC 3123 or 4103, A EC 4013 or POLS 3103 6

AGRN 3103 or 4204 or BIOL 2034 or R&RM 3203 3-4

BIOL 3044 or W S 2213 or 3753 3-4

BIOL 3154 or R&RM 3003 or 3023 3-4

BIOL 4014 or R&RM 3153 3-4

GEOL 1074 4

MGMT 3013 3

R&RM 3013 3

For Support Area in Environmental Agriculture

From AGRN 4603 or MATH 3504, BIOL 2034,

BIOL 4743 or CHEM 4743, CHEM 2014, 3074,

GEOL 1054, 1074, advanced AGRN elective (3 hours),

agriculture electives (6 hours) 31

³ See p. 247 for AGRN course descriptions and p. 367 for R&RM course descriptions.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences² from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Horticulture and Landscape Management

I T 1053 or 4053; ENTO 2013, 4053; AGRI 1011, 4851;

AS&D 3011; AGRN 3014; ENGL 2303 or COMS elective 19

HORT 2003, 2703, 3003, 3013, 3903, 4013, 4203, 4403³ 24

Additional Required Courses

For Support Area in Golf Course Management

A EC 1053, SPAN 1033, BIOL 3204, A EC 4303

MGMT 3013, AGRN 4204, ACC 2033 23

HORT 3803, 4703, 4803, 4956 15

For Support Area in Business

A EC 1053 or G B 1033 3

business or advanced A EC elective 3

AGRN or R&RM elective 3

advanced A EC electives 6

elective 3

business electives 6

HORT 3203, 4033, 4503, 4846 15

For Support Area in Science

CHEM 1084, 2014 8

AGRN 3094 4

AGRN or R&RM elective 3-4

elective 4

science elective 4

HORT 3203, 4033, 4503, 4846 15

¹ See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

² Golf Course Management and Business support areas require CHEM 1034 or 1054. Science support area requires CHEM 1054. All support areas require BIOL 1204.

³ See p. 328 for HORT course descriptions.

Department of Agricultural Services

& Development

Dr. David Drueckhammer, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 105

(254) 968-9200

Professor: Drueckhammer

Associate Professors: Ford, S. Johnson

Assistant Professors: J. Johnson, McGregor

Instructors: Partain, Priddy

The Department of Agricultural Services and Development was created with the flexibility to design career programs for students. Included are programs to certify one to teach agricultural science, qualify for government agricultural jobs (including agricultural extension), and prepare as a professional in agriculture sales and service or in the production of agricultural products. Students who have had agricultural science, FFA, 4-H, or science courses in high school have excellent backgrounds for the programs. Internships are a part of most options.

The Department of Agricultural Services and Development administers the Bachelor of Science Degree with the following degree programs and support areas:

I. Agricultural Services and Development

A. Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification

B. Agricultural Communications

C. Agricultural Extension/Industry

II. Agricultural Services and Development - International Agricultural Services

III. General Agriculture

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS² 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

¹See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

² BIOL 1204 and CHEM 1014 or 1054 recommended.

Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Services and Development

AGRI 1011, AGRN 1053, 3014, A EC 1053,³A EN 2013, HORT 2003 17

AS&D 3023, 4103, 4851, elective⁴ 10

ENGL 2303 3

Additional Courses Required for Support Areas

For Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification

ANSC 1073, 3023, 4033, 4103 or 3133 12

A EN 2213, 2303, 3253 9

HORT 3603, A EC 3143; HORT or AGRN advanced elective 9

AS&D 4063, 4016, 4203, 4503 15

PSY 3033, RDG 3513, EDU 3303, 3353, CIS 1033 15

For Agricultural Communications

ANSC 1073, advanced ANSC elective 6

A EC 3143, advanced A EC elective 6

W S 2213, advanced HORT 6

AS&D 2113, 3011, 4053, 4303, 4503, 4846 19

COMS 1313, 2053 or 2153, 2143, 3064, 3103, 3123 19

elective 3

For Agricultural Extension/Industry

ANSC 1073, 4033 6

A EN 2213 or 2303 and advanced A EN elective 6

A EC 3143 and 4013 or 4063 or 4103 or 4303 6

from ANSC 1093, 2013, 2023, 3023, 3213, W S 2213 3

advanced AGRN or HORT or R&RM 3

advanced agriculture electives in one discipline 6

AS&D 2113, 3011, 4053, 4303, 4503, 4846⁵ 19

electives 12

³ If A EC 1053 is counted as a social & behavioral science, this can be a free elective.

⁴See p. 256 for AS&D course descriptions; see p. 328 for HORT course descriptions.

⁵ Beginning with the Fall 2002 semester, a minimum overall GPA of 2.6, a grade of C or higher in all agriculture and language courses, and approval of the department head are required to be admitted to the internship.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS² 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

¹See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

² BIOL 1204 or 1214 and CHEM 1014 or 1054 recommended.

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in AS&D - International Agricultural Services

ENGL 2303 or SPAN 3043; SPAN 1014, 1024, 2013, 2023, 3013 20

MKTG 3143, 4543, G B 4443, SOC 3033 12

from HIST 3323, 3333, 4243, 4263 3

AGRI 1011, ANSC 1073, A EC 1053³ and 4013 10

AGRN 1053 and 3014 or 3094 7

AS&D 2113, 3011, 3023, 4103, 4303, 4553, 4846, 4851, AS&D elective⁴ 26

agricultural electives 9

³ If A EC 1053 is used as a social & behavioral science, this can be an agricultural elective.

⁴See p. 256 for AS&D course descriptions.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 1203, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in General Agriculture

ENGL 2303; 4 hour BIOL or CHEM elective 7

advanced electives 6

AGRI 1011, HORT 2003, ENTO 2013 7

ANSC 1073, 3094, 4033 and 2013 or 2023 or 3213 or 3023 13

AGRN 1053, 3014, 3094 11

A EN, 6 hours advanced 12

A EC 3143 and 6 hours advanced A EC 9

A EC 1053;²A EC 2123 or AS&D 2113 6

advanced AGRN, HORT or R&RM 6

advanced ANSC or W S 3

AS&D 3011, 3023, 4851, elective 8

¹ See p. 38 for additional information about Tarleton’s core curriculum requirements.

²If A EC 1053 is counted as a social and behavioral science, this can be a free elective.

Department of Animal Sciences

Dr. David Snyder, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 116

(254) 968-9222

Professors: Brown, Cadle, Snyder

Assistant Professor: Hines

The Department of Animal Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three different degree programs: Animal Science, Animal Production, and Animal Industries. In addition, the Department of Animal Sciences offers a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program. The particular emphasis within each option provides appropriate training according to the career interests of individual students. All students complete a similar core curriculum, required by State and University regulations.

Historically, Tarleton has been known for its practical, hands-on approach to agricultural instruction. To allow for as much student exposure to real-life experiences as possible in an academic program, farm and ranch operations involving almost 2,000 acres of land and eight major teaching centers are utilized as agricultural laboratories. In addition to the animal facilities, several classrooms, indoor laboratories, two indoor-teaching pavilions, and an indoor equine arena are utilized in providing students with valuable "how-to-do" experiences.

I. Animal Science

This degree program provides a strong foundation in the scientific aspects (the "whys" and "hows") of animal production, nutrition, reproduction, anatomy, and physiology. Supporting course work in chemistry, biology, and math provides students with background necessary to an understanding of the complex physiological and biological phenomena that explain why and how animals function and perform.

II. Animal Production

This degree program stresses the practical "how-to" aspects of commercial livestock production with somewhat less emphasis on the "whys" and "hows" of animal physiology and biochemistry. Animal Production is especially designed for students who expect and desire a career in the commercial production, marketing and/or promotion phases of a livestock industry.

III. Animal Industries

The Animal Industries degree program offers students the combination of a strong foundation in animal science courses and basic business courses needed by graduates entering commercial and business enterprises related to animal agriculture.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Students desiring to pursue a veterinary medicine career can complete, at Tarleton, all necessary prerequisites for application to the professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Texas A&M University. Acceptance into the DVM program is quite competitive, and pre-vet students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor in planning their individual programs of study.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher 3

Lab sciences from CHEM, BIOL, GEOL, PHYS 8

Visual & performing arts from ART, F A, MUSC, THEA 3

Humanities: Literature course in English 3

Social & behavioral sciences 18

HIST 2013, 2023 (6)

POLS 2013, 2023 (6)

6 additional hours from (6)

SOC 1013, 2013, 3033, PSY 1013, PHIL 1013, 2013,

ECO 1013, 2013, A EC 1053, ARCH 2013,

GEOG 1103, 2013, 2013, HIST 1013, 1023

Wellness: HLTH 1013 3

Courses Required for BS in Animal Science

AGRI 1011, AGRN 1053, A EC 1053² 7

CHEM 1054,² 1084, 2014; BIOL 1204,² 1214, 2034 24

ENGL 2303; CIS elective 6

AGRN 3094 or GEN 3034 or BIOL 3034 4

advanced AGRN, R&RM, A EC, or AS&D 3

advanced BIOL or CHEM 3

advised electives 6

ANSC 1073³ 3

from ANSC 1093, 1203, 2003, 2013, 2023, 2052, 2073, 2133,

D S 2023, 2052, W S 2013, 2213, ENTO 2013 9

ANSC 3083, 3094, 3213, 4851 11

advanced ANSC, D S, or W S electives 18

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION

University Core Curriculum¹ Semester Hours

Communications

ENGL 1113, 1123 6

COMS 1013, 1023, or 3013 3

MATH 1073 or higher