The Agricultural Education major builds expertise in production, leadership, and management for careers in agricultural science, education, and industry. Graduates are certified to teach agriculture in grades 6–12 in Texas. The program works with the College of Education’s OEP to ensure all state licensure requirements are met.
Animal Science
Texas State’s Animal Science major provides students with courses and hands-on experience in animal agriculture and related industries. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers across education, science, and industry through a well-rounded, research-based curriculum designed to address current challenges and utilize emerging technologies.
Animal Science - Pre Vet
The pre-veterinary degree at Texas State University satisfies all necessary pre-requisites for various veterinary schools, including Texas A&M University. It also provides students hands-on experience with livestock species, in order to further prepare students for a career in the agricultural and animal sciences. Courses are science-intensive and provide hands-on animal experience.
Agribusiness & Management
Students in the Agribusiness Management program gain valuable career preparation through internships and student organizations. Internship opportunities let students apply academic training, gain professional experience, and network with employers while completing their degrees at Texas State. Active participation in student organizations is also encouraged.
Horticulture
An emphasis in Horticulture provides students with knowledge and experience in the horticulture industry. Students’ experiences in the classroom and laboratory settings allow them to gain firsthand knowledge of the principles of horticulture. This emphasis is ideal for students with an interest in having an understanding of crop production, maintenance, and care.
Agricultural Mechanics
The Agricultural Mechanics concentration combines agricultural engineering technology, agricultural science, and agribusiness to prepare students for technical careers in machinery, power, electrical systems, structures, surveying, and environmental and water systems, with experience in research, farm power, precision farming, GPS, service, sales, and production.
General Agriculture
Based on a multidisciplinary approach, this major will expose students to the breadth of agriculture. Students will take classes in agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, agriculture education, animal science, horticulture, and soil science. For elective courses, students will be able to choose electives across agricultural areas or may wish to focus on an area, such as those listed above.
