The department of agricultural services and development was designed with the flexibility to create career programs for students. Included are programs to certify one to teach agricultural science, qualify for government agricultural positions (including Texas AgriLife Extension), and prepare as a professional in agricultural sales and service, agricultural communication and promotion, management of agricultural systems, international agricultural opportunities, or in the production of agricultural products. Students with 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 supervises the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services & Development (Teaching, Extension & Industry, and Agricultural Communication Options)
• Bachelor of Science in International Agricultural Services
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Agriculture (Agricultural Production & Agri Systems Management Options)
• Master of Science in Agricultural Education (Thesis and Non-Thesis Track)
• Master of Science in Agricultural Education (Distance learning)