COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general University requirements, a student must complete a prescribed degree curriculum in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences to be eligible for a bachelor's degree from the College.

Former students of the College must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

Students in human environmental sciences may choose one of ten majors from six curricula. They are described starting on page 134.

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree is offered. Each student may choose a major which satisfies his or her interests and goals for educational achievement. Several different minors and options can be taken.

U of A courses accepted in fulfillment of the State Minimum Core, as listed on page 58, are included as requirements for each B.S.H.E.S. degree and under each plan for B.S.A. degree majors.

Additional Bachelor's Degree

The University requires that a student complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence in addition to the requirements for the first degree. These hours are to be selected from courses which can be used to satisfy the requirements of the degree for which the person is a candidate.

Additionally, the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences requires that all College and departmental requirements for the degree sought be satisfied. These may be either by courses taken in residence or transferred from other institutions.

Before enrolling in these courses, students seeking a second degree should work with an adviser in the department from which the second degree is sought.

CURRICULA IN AGRICULTURE

The degree (B.S.A.) will be conferred upon a student who has met all the general University and College requirements for a degree, and who has completed 132 semester hours in accordance with the college requirements.

The freshman student, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will plan a program that is best suited to his or her own background, training, and objectives. The program of study will be decided after consideration of the student's preparation, aptitudes, test scores, and other information. The first semester load may vary from 12 to 17 hours. The student must inquire about specific requirements in the department where the major is located. The student is responsible for meeting all requirements for graduation.

Selection of a Major in Agriculture

Students who elect to specialize or major in some area of agriculture should plan their programs with their faculty advisers by the start of the junior year or earlier. An early decision will permit better planning and proper sequencing of courses.

To qualify for a major or option, each student must:

1) obtain the consent of the head of the department concerned, usually by the junior year;

2) have program approved by a faculty adviser in major field in the department of major field;

3) fulfill the requirements of the selected curriculum;

4) be recommended for graduation by the department in charge of the major field of study;

5) be recommended for graduation by the faculty of the College.

Core Requirements for a B.S.A. Degree