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Agricultural Science: Description of Major
The Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural Sciences is a unique degree for students who have leadership skills and an interest in agriculture and related areas. Interests can be as varied as plants, animals, and communications. Students who choose this major have the opportunity to minor in several departments in the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Natural Resources, as well as the Department of Biology. At least two minors must be chosen from a total of 14 possibilities. A strong feature of the major is a unique combination of breadth and depth in a strong science-based program.