Oklahoma State University

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES College Administration Thomas G. Coon, PhD—Vice President, Dean and Director Cynda R. Clary, PhD—Associate Dean for Academic Programs Karen Hickman, PhD—Assistant Dean for Academic Programs Deborah Van Overbeke, PhD—Assistant Dean for Academic Programs Kassie Jo Winn-Huizar, MS—Coordinator, Prospective Student Service Amber McGee, MS—Student Development Coordinator Susan Willoughby, MS—Coordinator, Graduation Certification Vacant—Career Development Coordinator José Uscanga, MS—Director, CASNR Multicultural Programs

Accreditation Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources include broad and diverse professions and do not have a single accrediting society as do some other professions. Programs in agricultural education, agricultural engineering, biochemistry and molecular biology, forest ecology and management, landscape architecture and landscape management are accredited by their professional organizations.

Academic Programs Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources degree is offered in the following major fields of study: agribusiness, agricultural communications, agricultural economics, agricultural education, agricultural leadership, animal science, biochemistry and molecular biology, entomology, environmental science, food science, horticulture, landscape management, natural resource ecology and management, and plant and soil sciences. The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is also offered in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The biosystems engineering degree program is jointly administered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering). In addition to undergraduate majors, most CASNR departments offer one or more minors. The requirements for the minors are available from the department offering the specified minor. Graduate Programs Graduate study is available in all CASNR academic departments and in the multidisciplinary international agriculture program. In addition to the Master of Agriculture and Master of Science degrees that may be obtained through several departments, the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) may be earned in the following areas: agricultural economics, agricultural education, biosystems engineering, animal science, biochemistry and molecular biology, crop science, entomology, food science, plant pathology, soil science, natural resource ecology and management and in horticulture through interdisciplinary programs in crop science, environmental science and plant science. High School Preparation and Admission Requirements The high school preparation and admission requirements for the College are the same as the general University requirements. The undergraduate biosystems engineering degree includes additional enrollment requirements which are described in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology section of this catalog. Transfer Students Students who transfer from an accredited college or two-year college must meet the general University admission requirements. All transferred courses are recorded on the OSU transcript; however, a minimum of 60 credit hours must be earned at a senior college (baccalaureate degree- granting institution) to meet the College’s degree requirements. Credits will be accepted by transfer from a community college to meet lower- division (i.e., 1000- and 2000-level courses) requirements only. Specific departmental requirements needed for graduation are determined by the department in which the student plans to earn his or her degree.

Campus Address and Phone Address: 136 Agriculture Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone: 405.744.5395 Fax: 405.744.5339 Website: http://casnr.okstate.edu E-mail: casnr@okstate.edu

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) is the academic unit of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs that are recognized at the state, regional, national and international levels. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) and the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES), CASNR faculty provide great breadth and exceptional quality in teaching, advising, research, extension and service. A CASNR education values hands-on instruction and the importance of a well-rounded student experience. The college’s award-winning faculty members are dedicated to developing students and passionate about adding value to the total educational experience. CASNR’s academic programs prepare students to analyze information, communicate effectively, think critically, solve problems, and assume leadership roles in their respective fields of study. Students also receive a solid general education in communications, humanities and social sciences. In agriculture or natural resources, the graduate will have an opportunity for a rewarding career that will last as long as food is consumed, fiber is grown, and soil, water and wildlife resources are valued. CASNR students come from both traditional agricultural roots and urban settings. This diversity adds strength to the college experience for all CASNR students. Career opportunities in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are also diverse. The college’s majors include traditional agricultural and natural resource disciplines such as animal and food sciences, agricultural business, soil science, range science, horticulture, entomology and agricultural education, in addition to distinctive areas such as plant and animal biotechnology, food safety, natural resource management and agricultural communications. CASNR’s programs also include many fields not commonly associated with agriculture such as landscape architecture, turf management, biochemistry and molecular biology, environmental science, leadership, pre-law and pre-medical sciences. Active international programs, including study abroad opportunities, are available to students in every CASNR major and add a unique dimension to the college experience.