Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Vice President for Agriculture, P.O. Box 319, Little Rock,
373-2575
Dean of the College, 205 Agriculture Building, 575-4446
Associate Deans, 205 Agriculture Building, 575-2252
Associate Vice President for Agriculture/Research, 205 Agriculture Building,
575-4446
Associate Vice President for Agriculture for Extension, P.O. Box 319, Little
Rock, 373-2575
Alumni Office, 230 Agriculture Building, 575-2252
Dean of the College and Associate Vice President for Agricultural Research:
Charles J. Scifres, Ph.D., University of Nebraska
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences are to improve agriculture and family living in the State, to stimulate students in their own development, to challenge an attitude of inquiry, and to develop leadership. The resident instruction of the College helps fulfill these objectives by educating young men and women in scientific and technical agriculture and human environmental sciences.
The curricula include basic courses in physical, biological, and social sciences, mathematics, the humanities, and communications, as well as in technical agriculture and human environmental sciences. Such education is important, not only to agricultural production and family living, but also to related industries and to educational work in these fields.
Most students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences work for a degree either in agriculture or human environmental sciences, but some students who desire additional education of a specific nature but who do not wish to fulfill all requirements for a degree enroll as special or unclassified students.
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION
As the Land-Grant College of the State, the University of Arkansas has the responsibility for leadership in agriculture and human environmental sciences. The Division of Agriculture includes the programs of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service.
Through the Morrill Act of 1862, a grant of land was made to each state for the establishment of a college "where the leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanical arts in such manner as the legislatures of the state may prescribe in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life." The passage of the Hatch Act in 1887, and subsequent legislation, made possible the Agriculture Experiment Station. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914, plus subsequent legislation, made possible the Cooperative Extension Service in Agriculture and Human Environmental Sciences.
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas enjoys an enviable prestige among the colleges of agriculture and human environmental sciences in the nation. The agricultural sciences have been taught at the University of Arkansas almost from the beginning of the institution in 1872, and the first degrees in the agricultural sciences were conferred by the University almost 90 years ago.
The Ben J. Altheimer Chair for Cotton Production Research was established May 15, 1951. The program of the Division of Agriculture was further recognized and strengthened in 1972 by the permanent endowment of two chairs in Agriculture, the Ben J. Altheimer Chair for Soybean Research and the L.C. Carter Chair in Market Policy. Both chairs had been supported prior to 1972 from annual gifts. In 1974 a third chair, the Elms Farming-Richard S. Barnett, Jr., Chair of Weed Science was endowed. In 1988 the Arkansas Poultry Federation created the Endowed Chair for Poultry Science. This chair brings additional opportunity for excellence to the Division. The chairs are occupied by outstanding scientists whose research and teaching enhance the program of the College.
The Vice President for Agriculture heads the Division of Agriculture. The Director of the Cooperative Extension Service reports directly to the Vice President of Agriculture. The Dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station positions were combined on July 1, 1987, into one position. The Dean/Director reports directly to the Vice President for Agriculture for the agricultural research programs and to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the instructional programs.
DEGREES OFFERED
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Life
Sciences (B.S.A.)
The Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (B.S.H.E.S.)
Non-Degree Training
Students who are qualified for college entrance, or mature students who do not desire to complete a degree, may take special work, selecting such subjects as will meet their needs.
Conferences and Study Days
A number of conferences and study days for the people of the State, as well as in-service training for professional groups, are sponsored by the College throughout the year. Inquiries concerning these programs should be directed to the Dean of the College.
ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
All entering students (including freshmen, international, and transfer students) admitted to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, are eligible for admission to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a number of scholarships available to students in agriculture and human environmental sciences made possible by generous gifts from many firms and individuals. Most scholarships require students to be enrolled full-time, which is at least 12 hours per semester. A college scholarship application, which serves as application to all available scholarships including those listed below, must be submitted by March 1 each year. A book listing various outside scholarships is available for review in the Dean's Office, Agriculture Building, Room 206. For more information on scholarships, contact the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Dean's Office.
ACACIA - one scholarship awarded to a student in the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
C. Roy Adair/Agronomy - awarded to senior agronomy majors who rank in the top one-fourth of their class
C. Roy Adair/Plant Pathology - awarded to senior plant pathology majors who rank in the top one-fourth of their class; students will do research during the summer sessions
Ethel Owen Adair - awarded to senior human environmental sciences students who rank in the top one-fourth of their class
Governor Homer M. Adkins - awarded to an Arkansas resident studying agriculture
AEED Faculty - awarded to students majoring in agricultural and extension education with need and grade-point average being considerations along with potential for future success
Agriculture Beginning Scholars - awarded to freshmen who are enrolled in at least 12 hours; ACT score a consideration
Agricultural Business Club - awarded to an agricultural business major
Allied Poultry Industries - awarded to sophomore, junior or senior full time poultry science majors
Allied Poultry Industries Junior Award - $1,500 award given to an outstanding poultry science major
Alpha Tau Alpha - awarded to student teachers in the Agricultural Education Teacher Certification Program
Alpha Zeta - awarded each year to an agricultural student who is active in this honor society
Robert W. Anderson - awarded to a freshman seeking a degree in plant protection/pest management, entomology or weed science
Animal Science - awarded to animal science majors
Arkansas Agricultural Consultants Association - awarded to an Arkansas resident who is a junior or senior majoring in agronomy, entomology, horticulture or plant pathology. Obtain special AACA application from the Dean's Office
Arkansas Association for Family and Community Education - awarded to a junior or senior from Arkansas who is a human environmental sciences major with at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Arkansas Crop Protection Association (Henry DeSalvo Memorial and Clay Hansen Scholarship) - awarded to juniors or seniors from Arkansas with an interest in pesticides majoring in either agronomy, entomology, horticulture or plant pathology
Arkansas Drier & Warehouseman - awarded to a student pursuing a curriculum in agriculture who is from a grain-producing area in Arkansas; special scholarship application
Arkansas Feed Manufacturers - four scholarships awarded to poultry science majors who are sophomores, juniors or seniors enrolled full-time
Arkansas Flower and Garden Show - awarded to students with at least a 3.0 grade-point average majoring in horticulture, landscape design or landscape architecture at Arkansas universities
Arkansas Plant Food Educational Society (Woody Miley) - two full tuition scholarships for Arkansas residents who are sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in agronomy and have at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Arkansas Seed Dealers Association - awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior agronomy majors
Arkansas State Horticultural Society - awarded to horticulture or landscape design and urban horticulture upperclassmen enrolled in Arkansas universities
R.P. & Mildred Kline Bartholomew - awarded to agronomy majors with at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Lucille Cobb Beiling - awarded to a human environmental sciences major
Bella Vista Garden Club - awarded to a student majoring in landscape design with at least a 3.0 grade-point average; preference to Arkansas residents; financial need a consideration
Robert & Marilyn Bogle - this is a four year scholarship if at least a 3.0 grade-point average is maintained on 12 hours or more per semester and student is majoring in horticulture or landscape design within the Department of Horticulture. Preference is given to Arkansas students who are outstanding freshmen or non-traditional students
Katharina Bollenbacher - awarded to a senior plant pathology major who ranks in the top one-fourth of his or her class. Student will do research during the summer sessions
Paul & Irma Boyer - one $1,500 award to an incoming freshmen enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester; prefer a student with interest in pest management
Gunter & Lucille Brooks - awarded to a student majoring in horticulture
C.H. Brown (Boone County Farm Bureau) - awarded to an entering freshman or current student changing his or her major to agriculture who is from Boone County; application available through the Boone County Farm Bureau; student can be enrolled in any Arkansas accredited college
Gordon R. Brown (Lonoke County Farm Bureau) - awarded to sophomore, junior or senior students from Lonoke county majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences
Beatrice S. Bryson - awarded to human environmental sciences majors
Mr. & Mrs. Cy Carney - awarded to Arkansas residents majoring in agriculture. Award based on scholarship, leadership and financial need
Cobb-Vantress - awarded to full-time poultry science majors, preference to seniors
John I. Coley - awarded to a junior or senior interested in becoming a county extension agent who has at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Collegiate FFA - awarded to active members of the Collegiate FFA club
Collegiate 4-H - awarded to active members of Collegiate 4-H
Sherman D. Cullum, Sr. - awarded to sophomore, junior or senior agronomy majors
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Alumni Society - awarded to a senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average
Jo P. & Bill T. Dalton - awarded to human environmental sciences majors from Benton, Franklin and Washington counties
Daughters of Demeter - awarded to a senior who is an Arkansas resident with at least a 3.0 grade-point average and extra-curricular activity participation
Eddie Davis - awarded to a student majoring in agronomy
D. Robert Davis - awarded to a food science major
Jim Davis - awarded to a student majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences
Fred L. Delzell - awarded to agricultural economics majors
Frances Wauneta Dickinson & Betty J. Swope - awarded to a junior or senior majoring in horticulture with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Fontaine R. Earle in Crop Science - awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in agronomy
Tom Edmiston Memorial - awarded to a full-time student majoring in poultry science; preference to junior or senior
James E. Edmondson - awarded to junior, senior or graduate students majoring in agricultural economics with an emphasis in marketing; based on academic achievement and leadership potential
Lester Elliott - awarded to College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences students with preference given to members or former members of 4-H
Lippert S. Ellis - awarded to the junior-level Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences student who had the highest grade-point average at the end of his or her sophomore year
Department of Entomology - awarded to the annual winner of the state 4-H senior entomology record book competition providing he or she enrolls full-time in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and maintain 2.5 grade-point average for each semester
Luther W. & Edna Estelle - awarded to students enrolled full-time majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences who are Arkansas residents or were born in Arkansas; a 2.5 grade-point average is required
Dr. & Mrs. James Ewart - awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in agriculture and human environmental sciences who have been active in high school FFA
Robert Felsman - awarded to an undergraduate majoring in animal science who has at least a 3.0 grade-point average in his or her major; prefer interest in beef cattle or swine production
Virginia Ferguson Memorial - awarded to a junior or senior human environmental sciences major who is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron
Virgil & Inez Fielder - awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in agriculture economics or agribusiness
Joseph F. Fleming - awarded to agriculture and human environmental sciences majors
Food Science Alumni - awarded to junior or senior students enrolled full-time majoring in food science with at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Richard H. Forsythe - awarded to a full-time student majoring in poultry science
Fort Smith Kennel Club - awarded to animal or poultry science students majoring in pre-veterinary medicine with an emphasis on small animals
4-H House Alumni - awarded to all majors within the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, based on academics and financial need
Gamma Sigma Delta - awarded to agricultural or human environmental sciences students enrolled in at least 15 hours per semester with a 2.5 or greater grade-point average
Gerber Baby Food - awarded to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in nutrition, dietetics, food science and horticulture
Irma Fitch Giffels - awarded to a human environmental sciences major with scholastic ability and financial need
Rebecca Sholley Gifford - awarded to a junior or senior majoring in the human environmental sciences who is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron
Daryle & Peggy Greene - awarded to a full-time student majoring in poultry science
Bobbye Jo Shepherd Halbrook Memorial - awarded to human environmental sciences juniors or seniors majoring in child development
Nancy Jean Hall - awarded to students majoring in horticulture
Pat Hardy Memorial - awarded to agriculture and human environmental sciences majors with preference to students majoring in agricultural and extension education
Don and Delca Hewitt - awarded to an agricultural and extension education major
Harold & Iva Hicks - awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in either agricultural economics, agronomy, entomology, human environmental sciences or plant pathology
Dale A. & Wilhelmina S. Hinkle - awarded to a junior or senior agronomy student with an interest in environmental science
Hot Spring County Extension Homemaker Council - awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in human environmental sciences who graduated from a Hot Spring County high school; special application obtained in department office
Hubbard Farms - awarded to a full-time student majoring in poultry science
Hilliard & Eloise Jackson - awards two undergraduate scholarships, one to a human environmental sciences major, and the other to an agricultural economics major with priority given to students from Crawford and Franklin counties
Institute of Food Technologists - awarded through national competition to students majoring in food science
Ahmed A. Kattan Scholarship - awarded to undergraduate students majoring in food science
Carl B. & Florence King Pre-Veterinarian Scholarship - awarded to a poultry science or animal science pre-veterinary major from Arkansas. Interest in large animals is preferred; special application in dean's office
J.N. Lawhon - awarded to an agricultural student demonstrating leadership skills with a preference to agricultural and extension education majors
May S. & Paul K. Lewis, Sr. - awarded to a full-time student majoring in animal science with a 3.0 grade-point average; incoming freshman must have at least an ACT score of 24
Lucille & Delton V. Maloch - awarded to students in agriculture or human environmental sciences with good academic standing and financial need; preference to children of Cooperative Extension employees
Xzin McNeal - awarded to biological and agricultural engineering and interior design majors with at least a 2.5 grade-point average
Henry J. Meenen Cooperative - awarded to seniors or graduate students majoring in agricultural economics
Danny Metz - awarded to a sophomore or junior animal science major; should be a full-time student with an interest in swine
Bob Mills Memorial - one full-tuition scholarship awarded to an undergraduate in agriculture from Washington County with financial need
J.I. Morgan Grain Merchandising - awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in agriculture business
Talmadge Nelson - awarded to a full-time junior or senior student majoring in poultry science; student must be a poultry science club member
A.L. & Lorena Neumann - awarded to an animal science major who is a full-time transfer student or a graduate student with interest in livestock production
Paul R. Noland - awarded to a junior or senior animal science major with interest in swine; must be a full-time student
Northwest Arkansas Tomato Growers - unrestricted scholarship available to students in the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Eula M. Noyce - awarded to a junior or senior level student majoring in human development and family studies
Dr. Sam Offutt - awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in agronomy
Mary Alice Pearson - four renewable scholarships, two in horticulture and two in poultry science; an additional essay is required
B.C. Pickens - preference given to agriculture major with primary consideration given to students with ties to Pickens, Arkansas
Poultry Science - awarded to students majoring in poultry science
Poultry Science Association - awarded to undergraduate students majoring in poultry science
Poultry Science Matching - awarded to undergraduate students majoring in poultry science
John Rust Foundation - awarded to students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Leo J. Sellmeyer - awarded to students who are majoring in agricultural economics with at least a 2.0 grade-point average
Roy Sharp - awarded to a student majoring in food science; based on financial need and academic excellence
Romeo E. Short - awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 3.0 grade-point average majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences and enrolled in at least 15 hours per semester
Mildred Bartholomew Sidwell - awarded to a human environmental sciences major for the spring semester
Simmons Industries - awarded to full-time students majoring in poultry science
William Sistrunk - awarded to an undergraduate student interested in teaching food science
Inez Sitton - awarded to human environmental sciences majors
Robert & Hazel Taylor Spitze - two scholarships: one awarded to an agriculture economics major and the other to a student enrolled in human environmental sciences with preference given to education majors
Joe & Gretchen Steele - awarded to food science majors
E.L. Stephenson - awarded to a full-time junior or senior student majoring in poultry science
E.E. Strang - awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior from Sebastian County who is enrolled in the College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Charles A. Stutte - awarded to a student majoring in agronomy
Manila & Alfred Taylor - awarded to an incoming freshman or returning student from DeQueen, Arkansas, majoring in human environmental sciences; prefer education major
Randal Tyson - one scholarship awarded to a junior or senior full-time student majoring in poultry science; and a number of smaller fellowships awarded to other undergraduates in poultry science
C.A. Vines Alpha Gamma Rho Freshman Scholarship - awarded to an incoming freshman with a agricultural background. Must have a high school grade-point average of 2.5 or above
Lloyd O. & Ruby P. Warren - awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with a minor in entomology or a graduate student pursuing a degree in entomology
John W. White/Agricultural Economics - awarded to a sophomore or junior level student majoring in agricultural economics
John W. White/Home Economics - awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in human environmental sciences
John W. & Trannye Odom White - awarded to students majoring in agricultural and extension education, biological and agricultural engineering, entomology, food science, horticulture and plant pathology
John W. White/Gamma Sigma Delta - awarded to sophomore or junior students enrolled in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
James Whitmore - awarded to poultry science majors
Laura Yeater - awarded to female students majoring in agricultural education or family and consumer sciences (special application required)
Yell County Farm Bureau - awarded to residents of Yell County majoring in agriculture or human environmental sciences
Harvey A. & J.O. York - awarded to an outstanding junior majoring in agronomy with an interest in plant breeding
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BUMPERS COLLEGE
The Agricultural Business Club is a student organization for those interested in agricultural business.
The Student Branch, American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) is an organization for students interested in agricultural engineering.
The Agronomy/Environmental, Soil and Water Science Club is a student organization for those interested in crops and soils, through both an agricultural and environmental perspective.
The American Society of Interior Designers is a professional society which is dedicated to serving the entire profession and in maintaining the highest possible standards for the practice of interior design. ASID student members participate in a wide range of learning experiences and stimulating programs which complement their academic training. Through the Society's thousands of professional members, student members gain important insight into the professional aspects of interior design.
The Arkansas Animal Industry Club is for students who are interested in any phase of animal science. It is affiliated with National Block and Bridle Club.
Collegiate 4-H/FFA is for any student who has been active in 4-H and/or FFA or has a current interest in service to these youth-serving organizations. This club is especially designed for students interested in teaching agricultural education or extension education.
All human environmental sciences majors are eligible for student membership in the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and in the campus section of the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Monthly meetings highlight various phases of human environmental sciences and provide social contact with other majors. In addition, members become involved in local service projects and may attend statewide workshops and leadership training sessions.
The Horticulture Club is a student organization for those interested in horticulture including floriculture and ornamentals.
The Pre-vet Club is for students interested in veterinary medicine and is especially designed for those students in the pre-veterinary medicine curriculum.
The Food Science Club is an organization for those students who are interested in food science.
The Northwest Arkansas Association for the Education of Young Children is an organization for students who are interested in the welfare of young children. The organization, through programs, publications, and trips offers students information about career opportunities in human development.
The Dietetic Club is an organization for students who are interested in the profession of dietetics. The purposes are to promote growth in professional attitudes and to provide various programs of interest to the members.
The Fashion Merchandising Club is an organization open to all students interested in the fashion industry.
The Poultry Science Club is an organization open to all students interested in poultry science.
There are also numerous general organizations on the University campus, and students of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences participate in most of them. These include fraternities, sororities, honor and scholarship organizations, religious and music groups, sports organizations, and others.
Honor Societies
Alpha Zeta is the professional honor fraternity for students of agriculture. A student must rank in the upper two-fifths of the class and be recognized for leadership and character to be invited to become a member of Alpha Zeta.
Phi Upsilon Omicron is the professional honor fraternity for human environmental sciences students. A student must rank in the upper 35 percent of the class and be recognized for character and leadership to be eligible for invitation to membership.
Gamma Sigma Delta is the honor fraternity for graduating seniors, graduate students, faculty, and alumni of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Seniors must rank in the upper 25 percent of their class to be eligible for membership, but not more than 15 percent of the class may be elected for membership. The highest ranking sophomore and the highest ranking senior are recognized annually by the society.
Alpha Tau Alpha is a national honorary professional fraternity for those preparing to become teachers of agricultural education. Its mission is "to develop a true professional spirit in the teaching of agriculture, to help train teachers of agriculture who shall be leaders in their communities, and to foster a fraternal spirit among students in teacher training in agricultural education."
COLLEGE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
General Requirements
For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, students will complete a minimum of 30 semester hours within the Bumpers College.
For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, students will complete a minimum of 30 hours within the School of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
Any deviation from the college residence requirements must be approved by the College Committee on Petitions.
Students who enter the degree programs in agriculture or human environmental sciences at high-achievement levels may complete the degree program in four years. However, students in agriculture frequently attend a ninth semester to complete their degree requirements.
Grade-Point Requirement
A grade-point average of 2.00 ("C" average) on all work attempted at the University of Arkansas is required for graduation. For transfer students, a combined cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 ("C" average) on all work attempted at all institutions is also required for graduation.
Rules Applying to Electives
Electives, chosen from any department in the University, are subject to the approval of the academic adviser.
Students are encouraged to join the University band, chorus, and judging teams, and to participate in debate, dramatics, athletics, etc. A total of six semester hours of elective credits in such activities my be counted toward a degree. The maximum elective credits in any one activity that may be counted toward a degree are as follows:
Band and/or chorus 4 semester hours
Dramatics and/or debate 4 semester hours
Judging teams 4 semester hours
Physical education activities or athletics 4 semester hours
Credits by Correspondence
Any course taken by correspondence must be approved in advance in the Dean's Office if the credits earned in the course are to be applied toward a degree. This applies regardless of the school from which the course is taken. In general, a student will not earn more than six semester hours by correspondence or extension in any one school year or class.
Graduation Honors
Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in baccalaureate degree programs will be recognized at graduation by the honors designation of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude. To earn these distinctions, a student must meet the following criteria:
1. At least one-half of the degree course work must have been completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
2. Only the grade-point average on course work completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will be considered.
3. For each of the three distinctive honors, the student must have the minimum grade-point average indicated.
(a) Cum Laude - 3.50
(b) Magna Cum Laude - 3.75
(c) Summa Cum Laude - 3.90
COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University Requirements for Graduation, including the University Core Requirements (page 60), 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 six majors, some of which offer areas of concentration. They are described starting on page 123.
For the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree, 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 pages 60-61, 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 University, 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 124 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.