College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides an education in the science and business of life. Basic life sciences and animal, plant, and food sciences – not to mention environmental sciences, human health and nutrition, and economic development – are just some of the choices available to you as an undergraduate major. If your ultimate goal is to apply to professional medical schools such as veterinary medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, and graduate, you will want to explore the excellent pre-health preparation offered in many of the college’s majors. Excellent faculty and academic advisors are eager to work with you. You will also find more than 30 student organizations and nationally-competitive teams in the college. The college offers the educational environment and learning experiences graduates need in order to develop skills for addressing the challenges facing society and the world today. You may work beside scientists in their laboratories or participate in internships with business or industry
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Exercise and Health Sciences
This flexible major prepares students for a variety of careers in medicine, health, and wellness. Students find the major meets most admission requirements for graduate programs in health professions such as physical therapy, physician assistant, and dentistry, among others.
Program Components*
Level 3 (three-semester pathway)
| Semester 1 | Hours Per Week | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAP 300: English for Academic Purposes | 20 | |
| University Success Seminar | 4 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EAP 400: English for Academic Purposes | 10 | |
| University Success Seminar | 4 | |
| Freshman English Course | 3 | 3 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| EAP 500: English for Academic Purposes | 10 | |
| Freshman English Course | 3 | 3 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 68 | 18 |
Level 2 (two-smester pathway)
| Semester 1 | Hours Per Week | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAP 400: English for Academic Purposes | 10 | |
| University Success Seminar | 4 | |
| Freshman English Course | 3 | 3 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EAP 500: English for Academic Purposes | 10 | |
| Freshman English Course | 3 | 3 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 42 | 18 |
Level 1 (one-smester pathway)
| Semester 1 | Hours Per Week | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAP 500: English for Academic Purposes | 10 | |
| University Success Seminar | 4 | |
| Freshman English Course | 3 | 3 |
| Select Major Specific Course | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 7 |
*Credit course components may vary by semester. Six credits are included in the course price in the first semester of credit instruction, and nine credits are included in the second semester of credit instruction.
Program Requirements
In order to advance in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Pathway from semester to semester, all students must achieve a 2.5 or better grade-point average in their credit-bearing courses. Students must also maintain a minimum 70 percent in their English for Academic Purposes courses and University Success Seminars.
Majors
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural sciences
- Animal and poultry sciences
- Biochemistry
- Community economic development
- Crop and soil sciences
- Dairy science
- Environmental economics: Management and policy
- Environmental horticulture
- Environmental science
- Exploring Life Sciences
- Food and health systems economics
- Food science and technology
- Human nutrition, foods, and exercise
- International trade and development
- Landscape design and turfgrass science
- Exercise and Health Sciences
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Plant science
- Integrated agriculture technologies
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