BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Educating students is our obligation. Providing them with unique and enriching academic experiences is our fundamental responsibility. We pursue excellence and develop character, one scholar at a time.
BS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (ASM)
The ASM program prepares students for a broad cross-section of professional fields including animal physiology, animal reproduction and improvement, food technology, meat product evaluation and quality control, animal nutrition, ruminant production, livestock production, and other animal sciences-related fields. Students are also prepared for admission to veterinary and graduate schools.
BS IN PLANT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY (PSRS)
ThePSRSisamultidisciplinaryprogramthatpreparesstudentsinbroadprofessional fieldsthatincludetheenvironmentandnaturalresourcesconservationand management;precisionagriculture;cropimprovementandbiotechnology;crop physiologyandnutrition;crophealth,production,andconsultancy;fruitand vegetableproduction;controlledandopenenvironmentculture;nurseryandgenetic stocksmanagement;forestry;extension;andotherrelatedconservation,soiland plantsciencefields.Graduatesarealsopreparedtopursueadvanceddegreesin agriculturalfields.
BSINAGRIBUSINESSANDAPPLIEDECONOMICS(AAE)
TheAAEprogramintegratesbothbusinessandeconomicsdisciplinesandcoversthemanagement,financial, andmarketingaspectsofthefoodandfiberindustry.Thisincludestheproduction,processing,anddistribution ofagriculturalandrelatedproducts.Itequipsstudentswithbusinessandanalyticalskillstosolveproblemsin agriculture,relatedbusinesses,communities,andthebroadereconomy
DEPARTMENTOFFAMILYANDCONSUMERSCIENCES(FCS)
The Early Childhood Program promotes the idea that children learn best by doing, by becoming actively involved, and by participating fully with their minds, bodies, and emotions. The programs focus on the Social, Emotional, Cognitive, and Physical development of children and include the following Programs:
BS in Child Development
BS in Early Childhood Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY (MS-SAFS)
Program Overview
The SL/SAAS Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (MS-SAFS) is designed to prepare graduates for Careers in academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, commercial & enterprises, and private companies. The program's vision is to serve as aprominenthubforboldandtransformationalleadersandeducatorstopromoteintegrated food,agriculturepolicy,andsustainability.
Specialized Concentrations |Thesis or Non-Thesis
Sustainable Agribusiness & Resource Economics
Sustainable Horticulture & Allied Plant Biosciences
Sustainable Livestock Systems
Program Contacts
Kanyand Matand, Ph.D. | matand@langston.edu Emisha Maytubby, Ph.D. | emisha.young@langston.edu
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)
Mission
The Mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to promote student success and workforce preparedness by providing a diverse student population with knowledge, experiential exposure, and broad, enriching academic experience needed for leadership and lifelong career paths in food, agriculture, and human sciencesinarapidlychangingglobalmarketplace.
Vision
To make the program an academic hub of excellence where facilities and other resources for teaching and student experiential learning are of high quality and problem-solving-based, and students are provided with a broad and enriching academic experience that will empower them for lifelong success and service to their communities, the nationandtheworld
Goals/Objectives
Theacademicprogramsinthedepartmentaredesigned
1.Toprovideallstudentswithastrongfoundationingeneraleducation,generalknowledgeinagriculture, aglobalperspectiveonagriculture,andstrongcommunicationskills.
2.Totrainstudentstousecriticalthinkingandanalyticalskillstosolveavarietyofproblemsrelatedto food,agriculture,andnaturalresources.
3.Toprovideexperientiallearninginvariousdisciplinesoffood,agriculture,andnaturalresources.
4.Toencouragestudentstotakeadvantageoftheireducationandhonetheirleadershipskills.
5.Toprovidestudentswithopportunitiestointeractandnetworkwithpeersandprofessionalsinfood, agriculture,andnaturalresources.
6.Totrainstudentstobecomelifelonglearnersandpreparethemforpost-graduatestudiesinfood, agricultureandnaturalresources
The Department offers both Bachelor ’s and Master’s Degree Programs The bachelor’s program includes the followingthreemajors:
(a)AgribusinessandAppliedEconomics(AAE),
(b)AnimalScienceandManagement(ASM)
(c)PlantSystemsandResourceSustainability(PSRS)
The master program offers a Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (SAFS) with three Options:
(a)SustainableAgribusiness&ResourceEconomics(SARE)
(b)SustainableLivestockSystems(SLS)
(c)SustainableHorticultureandAlliedPlantBioscience (SHAPB)
The program is designed to provide the opportunity for students to acquire an understanding of the problems, principles, and practices associated with agriculture, food, and natural resources disciplines and sustainability at the local, national and international levels.Agriculture students have the unique opportunity to interact with research scientistsintheHorticultureEducationandResearchCenter (HERC), world-renowned American Institute for Goat Research (AIGR), Cooperative Extension and Outreach Program, and Education and Extension Center.The students are provided with additional experiential learning opportunities through required in-house research mentorship, internships, externships, and participation in studentorganizationsintheDepartment.
FinancialSupportOpportunities
FullandPartialScholarships
PaidStudentResearchMentoringProgram Work-study
PaidExperientialLearning Opportunities
InternshipandExternshipprograms
Fieldtrips Studyabroadprogram
AcademicMeetings/Conferences
StudentSocialandNetworking Opportunities
ClassTutoring
Major-BasedClubs
MANRRSOrganization
StateFairVolunteers
AmbassadorsProgram
AcademicMentoringProgram
4HYouthDevelopmentProgram
For Specialty Excellence in Practicums and Learning Opportunities (Please see individual Bachelors’ Majors or OptionsfortheGraduateProgram)
Contactinformation
Dr.KanyandMatand,DANR,Chairperson|405.466.6145:matand@langston.edu
Dr.NirodhaDeSilva,AAE,ProgramLeader|405.466.6163:nirodha.de_silva@langston.edu
Dr.HajiAkbar,ASM,ProgramLeader|405.466.6126:haji.akbar@langston.edu
Dr.KamalGosh,PSRS,ProgramLeader|405.466.6100:kgosh@langston.edu
Ms.SusannaKerenPalipogu,DANR,StudentSuccessCoordinator|405.466.6174:spalipo@langston.edu
OklahomaStateLeadershipvisitsLangstonUniversityinrecognitionofthe university'sstatewideimpact
CentralLabandAFRCfacilitiesforstudentexperientiallearning
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)
100SuccessAvenueor701SammyDavisJr.Dr.;LangstonOK73050;Phone(405)466-6145;www.langston.edu
MAJOR: PLANT SYSTEMS & RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY (PSRS)
ProgramOverview
PSRS equips students with scientific foundations and applied skills to address Oklahoma's and the nation's most pressing challenges in agriculture, food security, natural resources management, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental stewardship Offering unparalleled experiential learning across laboratory, greenhouses, field, and farmsettings,theprogramsservestudents,localfarmers,andOklahomacommunities.
Outdoor&FieldSkills
Horticultural&agronomiccropproduction(tomato,peanut, sweetcorn,ginger,garlic,daylily,etc.)
Weather-resilientspecialtycropproductionsystems
Soilsampling,fertilityassessment&conservationpractices
Drone-assistedprecisionagriculture advancedsensorsfor croptraitspredictions&pasturehealthmapping
Apiculture(beekeeping)extension&educationprograms
Aquaculture,aquaponics,wildlife&fisheriesconservation
Indoor,Greenhouse&LabSkills
Vegetable&spicecropproductioninhightunnel,micro-tunnel& greenhouseconditions
Hydroponicandaquaponicsystemsdesign&operation
Planttissueculture steriletechnique&invitroregeneration
Geneisolation,PCR&geneexpressionstudies(daylilygenetics, 45cvstock)
Microscopy,spectrophotometry&spectroscopy
Macro-propagationdevelopmentskillsandexperiences
Plantbiotechnology:DNA/RNAextraction,recombinantDNA, genetic transformationandgeneticeditingassays
HORTICULTURALEDUCATIONANDRESEARCHCENTER(HERC)
Tomato,eggplant,ginger&turmericproductioninopenfield, hightunnel &greenhouse
Weather-resilientspecialtycropproductionsystems
Bestmanagementpracticesusingplasticulture,improved varieties&resourceoptimization
Daylilygeneticimprovementandlandscapestudies
Qualityassessmentofvegetables&spicesundervaried productionenvironments
PEANUTRESEARCHPROGRAM
Agraduatestudentisdevelopinganew“macropropagation” technologyinpeanutasanalternativeapproachtothestandard, costlymicropropagationMethod
AQUACULTURE&AQUAPONICS
PSRS students operate a fully functional, researchdriven aquaponics system linking fish culture with soillessplantproduction.Studentsdevelopskillsin: Waterqualitymanagement&fishgrowth monitoring
Nutrientcycling&plantbiomassoptimization Aquaponicvs soil-basedproductioncomparison
PRECISIONAGRICULTURE
Remotesensing,precisionagdatamanagement &spatialanalysis
GISforfarmmappingandlanduseplanning
Real-timedatacollection&evidence-based agronomicdecisionmaking
Developmentoflow-costdroneprototypesfor small-scalefarmers(SkyWranglerproject)
Technologytransferskillsforon-farm applications
Multi-yearinterdisciplinaryresearchteam leadership
APICULTURE(BEEKEEPING)PROGRAM
Beehiveinstallation,seasonalmanagement&colony healthmonitoring
Honeyharvesting,processing&qualityassessment Pollinatorhabitatestablishment&evaluation
Datacollectiononbeehealth,pests&environmental stressors
Extensiondemonstrations&producerworkshops
Pollinatoreducationforfarmers,K–12,and communitystakeholders
CAREERPATHWAYS&STUDENTACHIEVEMENTS
Studentsdevelopworkforce-readyskillsin: Career tracks: USDA, NRCS, Cooperative Extension, agricultural industry, graduate studies, food systems, andenvironmentalcareers.
Sustainablecrop&resourcemanagement
Data-drivendecisionmakingwithprecisionagtools Researchdesign,analysis&scientificcommunication
RecentPresentations&Conferences
OklahomaResearchDay NortheasternState University(2026)
ARDResearchSymposium NewOrleans(2026) 1890UniversitiesFoundationCareerDevelopment Conference Atlanta,GA(Feb2026)
AmericanSocietyofHorticulturalSciencesAnnual Conference
Contactinformation
spalipo@langston.edu
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)
100SuccessAvenueor701SammyDavisJr.Dr.;LangstonOK73050;Phone(405)466-6145;www.langston.edu ExperientialLearning,ResearchExcellence,&WorkforceDevelopmentinAnimalAgriculture
MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT (ASM)
ProgramOverview
The Animal Science & Management (ASM) program at Langston University delivers hands-on, research-driven, and industry-relevant training in animal production, health, and product development The program integrates teaching, research, and extension, preparing students for careers in livestock industries, veterinary sciences, biotechnology, and agriculturalleadership.
200studentsenrolled(SL/SAAS)
Rapidlygrowinggraduateprogram(est.2023-2024)
Strongemphasisonappliedresearchandworkforcereadiness
ExperientialLearningModel
Studentsaretrainedthroughafarm–laboratory–classroom integrationapproach:
Farm-Based Training (AIGR Farms)
Livestockmanagement(goats,sheep,cattle)
Feeding,breeding,andhealthmonitoring
Reproductiveandgeneticimprovementprograms
Sustainableproductionsystems
Laboratory & Research Training
Basicandadvancedlaboratorytechniques
Molecularbiology(PCR,qPCR,geneexpression)
Animalnutritionandfeedanalysis
Bloodchemistryandmetabolicprofiling
Food Science & Product Development
Dairyandmeatprocessing
Cheesemakingandmilkcompositionanalysis
Foodsafetyandqualityevaluation
Innovation&ResearchFocus
Climate-smartlivestocksystems
PrecisionlivestockfarmingandAI-basedanalytics
Genomics,omics,andbioinformatics
Heatstressandenvironmentaladaptation
Sustainablenutritionandmethanemitigation
StudentSkillDevelopment
Animalhandlingandherdmanagement
Laboratoryandanalyticaltechniques
Datacollectionandscientificanalysis
Productdevelopmentandfoodsafety
Leadership,communication,andoutreach
ProgramStrength
Integrationoffarm+lab+classroomlearning
Nationalleadershipinsmallruminantresearch
Applicationofadvancedtechnologies(AI,omics, biotechnology)
Stronglinkagebetweenresearchandreal-world application
ImpactforStudents
Careerpathwaysinveterinarymedicine,biotechnology, livestockproduction,andfoodscience
Developmentoftechnical,analytical,andleadershipskills
ImpactforStakeholders
Improvedlivestockproductivityandhealth
Adoptionofsustainablepractices
Technologytransfertoproducers
Supportforregionalagriculturaleconomies
Facilities&Resources
Goat,sheep,andcattleresearchfarms
Molecularbiologyandbiotechnologylabs
Foodscienceandmeatprocessingfacilities
Environmentalandclimateresearchsystems
Contactinformation
Dr.KanyandMatand,DANR,Chairperson,405.466.6145,matand@langston.edu
Dr.HajiAkbar,ASM,ProgramLeader,405.466.6126,haji.akbar@langston.edu
Ms.SusannaKerenPalipogu,DANR,StudentSuccessCoordinator,405.466.6174,spalipo@langston.edu
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)
Economics,finance,analytics,andcommunity-centeredagriculturaldecisionmaking
ProgramOverview
Langston University's AAE pathway prepares students to apply economic reasoning, business tools, and agricultural knowledge to real decisions affecting producers, food systems, natural resources, and communities. Students study agribusiness, marketing, prices, finance, accounting, management, statistics, policy, and resource issues within Langston'sland-grantenvironmentofresearch,extension,andoutreach
WHYSTUDENTSCHOOSEAAE
AAEcentersagriculture-specificmarkets,finance,policy,andresourcedecisions
Studentslearnhowfarm,food,andagribusinessdecisionsconnecttoproducers,consumers,communities, andregionaldevelopment.
Thepathwaycombineseconomics,accounting,management,communication,andagriculturalcontext insteadofseparatingthemintodifferentmajors
Learningisreinforcedthroughinternship,seminar,mentoring,andcommunity-facingexperiencestiedto Langston'sservicemission.
Knowledgethatisuniquetothemajor
Agribusinesssystems,agriculturalprices,marketing,andfinance. Appliedeconomicsforfarm,food,trade,andpolicydecisions
Statistics,GIS/GPS,anddecisiontoolsusedforagriculturalproblems
Naturalresourceandcommunity-developmentissueslinkedtoland, water,andlocaleconomies.
Businessfoundationsinaccounting,management,andprofessional communication.
Marketassessment,budgeting, enterpriseanalysis,andrisk thinking
Surveydesign,datacollection, andevidence-basedinterpretation Credit,recordkeeping,and financial-literacyapplicationsfor agriculturalenterprises.
Internship,seminar,andfaculty-guidedresearchorextension-linkedlearning. Communicationwithproducers,agencies,communitypartners,andagribusiness stakeholders
AppliedEnvironments,Support&Leadership
FacultymentoringandadvisingwithintheSchoolofAgricultureandAppliedSciences.
ResearchandmentoringthroughtheStudentResearchandMentorshipProgram(SRMP)thatconnectcourseworkwith careers,professionalcommunication,andgraduatestudy
ExposuretoAgribusiness,Analytics,andFinancialResourceCenter(AFRC)seminarsonbanking,wealthbuilding, financialmarkets,anddata-drivenregionaldevelopment.
Extensionandoutreachsettingsthathelpsmallfarms,localbusinesses,andcommunitiesstrengthenaccounting, recordkeeping,marketing,andprofitability
StudentgrowththroughMANRRS,student-ambassadoractivities,peermentoring,andconferenceparticipation
Careerpathwaysforstudents
Agribusinessormarketanalyst
Impactonproducers,businesses,andcommunities
Agriculturalfinance,credit,orcommercialbankingroles
Farm,ranch,oragribusinessmanagement
Marketing,sales,supply-chain,orprocurementsupport
Extension,communitydevelopment,orpublic-sector positions
Strongpreparationforgraduatestudy,including Langston'sSAREpathway
Betterbusinessplanningandmarketunderstandingfor producersandlocalenterprises
Improvedrecordkeeping,profitability,andevidence-based decisionsupport
Strongerlinksamongproducers,communities,institutions, anddevelopmentpartners
Appliedlearningthatsupportsfoodaccess,resourceuse, andcommunity-developmentgoals
Langston University's AAE pathway prepares students to apply economic reasoning, business tools, and agricultural knowledge to real decisions affecting producers, food systems, natural resources, and communities Students study agribusiness, marketing, prices, finance, accounting, management, statistics, policy, and resource issues within Langston's land-grant environment of research, extension,andoutreach.
WHYSTUDENTSCHOOSEAAE
Skills You Will Develop from the AFRC
Theopportunitytobuildwealthstartingfromanearlyage
Financialanalysisandinvestmentstrategies
Agribusinessdataanalyticsandforecasting
Riskmanagementanddecision-makingskills
Marketanalysisandeconomicevaluation
Professionalcommunicationandteamwork
ExperientialLearningOpportunities
Hands-On Experiences
Simulation-basedfinancialtraining
Real-worldagribusinesscasestudies
Student-ledinvestmentandmarketanalysisactivities
Internshipandcareerpreparationsupport
Workshopswithindustryprofessionals
WhyAFRCMatters
The AFRC prepares students to become competitive professionals in agribusiness, finance, and relatedindustriesbycombiningacademicexcellencewithpracticalexperience.Studentsgraduate withtheconfidenceandskillsneededtosucceedinadynamicglobaleconomy
Facilities&Environment
A Learning Environment
Technology-equippedworkspace
Collaborativelearningenvironment
Accesstofinancialtoolsandsoftware
Dedicatedsupportforstudentsuccess GetInvolvedwiththeAFRC!
Enhance your academic experience with realworldfinancialandagribusinesstraining
AAE also serves as a strong foundation for graduate training in Langston's Sustainable Agribusiness & Resource Economics (SARE) pathway, where students deepen analytics, research, sustainability, and stakeholder-centeredproblemsolving AAE->SARE
Forprogramandpathwayinformation
Dr.KanyandMatand|DepartmentChairperson|405.466.6145|matand@langston.edu
Dr.NirodhaDeSilva|ProgramLeader,Agribusiness&AppliedEconomics/AFRC|405.466.6163
Ms.SusannaKerenPalipogu|StudentSuccessCoordinator|405.466.6174|spalipo@langston.edu langston.edu|langston.edu/academic-advisors
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)
TheMasterofScienceinSustainableAgricultureandFoodSecurity(SAFS)providesthreeoptions:
A. SustainableLivestockSystem(SLS)
B. SustainableAgribusiness&ResourceEconomics(SARE)
C. SustainableHorticultureandAlliedPlantBiosciences(SHAPB)
Mission
ThemissionoftheMasterofScience(MS)PrograminSAFSistoprovideadvancedknowledgethatwillenhancethe career path of professionals, practitioners, and educators by improving their ability to apply new and emerging science and technologies to leadership and support of sustainability in agriculture, food policy, natural resources management,andalliedfields.
Vision
The vision of the Master of Science Program in SustainableAgriculture and Food Security is to become a prominent hub for graduate training of leaders, scientists, and educators in integrated food, agriculture policy, natural resources management, and sustainability.
Goals/Objectives
The goals and objectives of the MS in SAFS program aretoaddressthefollowing:
Totrainandincreasethenumberofqualifiedprofessionalstoworkinagriculturalacademic,research,and extensionprogramsaswellasinstateandfederalagricultureandfood-relatedagencies.
Providestudentswiththeoreticalandappliedskills,knowledge,andexperiencesbeyondthebaccalaureatelevel thatwillenablethemtotranslatecourseworkandresearchexposureintechnicalagricultureintoreal-world solutionsandapplications
Toprovidestudentswithanexperiential-based,opportunity-designed,workforce-readyprogramtotranslate academiccontentlearnedincourseworktoreality.
Toprovideadvancedandhigh-qualityacademictrainingresponsivetothelabormarketandabroadspectrumof marketdemandsinOklahomaandtheNation.
Topreparestudentstobecomefutureleadersandteamplayersinanincreasinglyintegratedfoodandagriculture systemandtosupportlocal,regional,national,andglobalsustainabledevelopment.
Toplacegraduatesasfutureleadersinacademic,research,andextensionpositionsinstate-federalagriculture andfood-relatedagenciesandthebroaderagricultureandfoodindustries.
Thefacultymembers,researchscientists,andextensionspecialistsinSL/SAASareexperiencedandpossess well-regarded credentials from prominent Universities to advise, mentor, train, and support graduate studentsastheynavigateallaspectsofgraduatestudiesintheirrespectivedisciplines.
AdmissionandSpecificCurricularInformationfortheMaster’sDegreeinSAFS
The MS in SAFS provides specialized education in three options: SLS, SARE, and SHAPB. Students may select elective courses based on potential requirements for future employment, personal interest in the subject matter and likelihood of pursuing a related course of study at the Ph.D. level, or mere curiosity for a moreprofoundexpositioninthesubjectmatter.
This MS Program includes coursework in core theory, research methods, statistics, and a broad range of applied electives in all three option disciplines. Students can specialize in the field of sustainable food and agricultureastheydesire.
Graduate candidates for admission are expected to have a BS degree in agricultural science or a related discipline from an accredited program. Students should have an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (or an equivalent) or higher. Three letters of recommendation and a statement of research interest, will be used in admissionevaluationsanddecisions.
EducationalSupportResources
Students’education in SAFS Program is supported by avarietyofresources,amongwhichinclude:
FinancialResourcesCenterestablished BeesResearchCenter
ResearchFarms(Main,South,andNorth): currentlyhousingmorethan1300goats,300 sheep,and20cows.
ComputerizedMilkingParlor:milk10heads atatime
AutomatedFeedMill:meetallresearchand productionfeedrationneeds
PilotCreamery:acompletelineofdairy processingthatiscertifiedbytheState AnimalNutritionLab:Conductfeednutrition andmetabolismanalyses
ParasiteControlLab:Novelpreventativeand controlmethodsofparasitecontrol
CentralAnalyticalLab:equippedwithstateof-the-artinstrumentsforanalysesofminerals, fat,fattyacids,protein,aminoacids,etc.
BiotechnologyLab:plant,crop,andanimal biotechnologyresearch,education,and outreach
AquacultureLab:waterqualityanalysesfor fisheryresearchandproduction State-of-the-artHorticultureFacility,including greenhouses,hoophouses,etc.
GIS/GPSLab:allnewcomputerswithadvanced softwareforinstructionsandexperientiallearning State-of-the-artBiotechnologyCenter:isbeing establishedtoexpandourcurrentbiotechnology researchandeducation(constructionstartis pending)
Horticulturalgeneticstocks
Computersequippedwithsoftwareforsocial scienceresearch,statisticalanalyses,and economicstudies.
On-campuslibrarywithaccesstodigital databasesandprintmaterial.
Dr.KanyandMatand,DANR,Chairperson|405.466.6145:matand@langston.edu
Dr.NirodhaDeSilva,AAE,ProgramLeader|405.466.6163:nirodha.de_silva@langston.edu
Dr.HajiAkbar,ASM,ProgramLeader|405.466.6126:haji.akbar@langston.edu
Dr.SudipKunwar,PSRS,ProgramLeader| 405.466.6100:kgosh@langston.edu
Ms.SusannaKerenPalipogu,DANR,StudentSuccessCoordinator|405.466.6174: spalipo@langston.edu
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FCS)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAM
TheFamilyandConsumerSciencesprogramhelpsmembersgrowbothpersonallyandprofessionally
Student Research and Mentoring Program
This individual mentoring program is established to assist and mentor each incoming freshman throughout his/her entire educationjourney at Langston University. Individual mentoring relationships are established by faculty,staff,andadministrators.Specialassistanceisprovidedinacademics,research,internships,andworkstudyopportunitiestohelpstudentssucceed.Scholarshipsareavailable.
Student Employment
Students can work in the FCS Department to gain hands-on experience with administrative task, research, andotherprofessionalresponsibilities.
FCS Club
This individual mentoring program is established to assist and mentor each incoming freshman throughout his/her entire educationjourney at Langston University. Individual mentoring relationships are established by faculty,staff,andadministrators.Specialassistanceisprovidedinacademics,research,internships,andworkstudyopportunitiestohelpstudentssucceed.Scholarshipsareavailable.
CAREEROPPORTUNITIES
ASSOCIATE LEVEL
ChildcareCenterDirector
ChildcareTeacher
HeadStartTeacher
FamilyChildcareHomeProvider
MISSION
ThemissionoftheFamilyandConsumerSciences Departmentistopreparestudentswithasolid understandingofchilddevelopmenttoworkwith urban&ruralchildrenfrombirthtoage8and theirfamiliesinawaythatisrespectfulofeach family’suniqueness.
EarlyChildhoodTeacherinPublicSchool, HeadStart,orCommunityBasedProgram
SpecialEducationTeacher
ChildLifeSpecialist
BehavioralSpecialist
FamilyChildcareHomeProvider
AdministratorinHeadStartPrograms
CenterDirector/OwnerCoordinator
ChildcareDirectorintheArmedServices
ParentasTeacherFacilitator
TheFamilyandConsumerSciencesDepartmentprovidesstudentswithadeep understandingoftheecologicalfactorsthatinfluencechildren’sdevelopmentand prepareshighqualityprofessionalstoworkwithchildrenandtheirfamiliesacross diversesettings.
MAJOR DEGREE OPTIONS
•AssociateofScience,ChildDevelopment
•BachelorofScience,Family& ConsumerSciences-ChildDevelopment
•Bachelorof Science, Family& Consumer Sciences-EarlyChildhoodEducation
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
•TheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)
•TheNationalBlackChildDevelopmentInstitute(NBCDI)
•TheSouthernEducationAssociationofOklahoma(SECA)
•TheCouncilforExceptionalChildren(CEC)
•StudentOklahomaEducatorsAssociation(SOEA)
•StudentProfessionalOklahomaEducators(SPOE)
WhychooseadegreeinFCSChildDevelopmentandEarly ChildhoodEducation?
The undergraduate degree program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offersdegreesinChildDevelopmentandEarlyChildhoodEducation(ECE).Bothdegreesare designed for students to have quality experiences while studying and a variety of career path opportunities.TheECEdegreeoptionisthecertificationtrackandpreparesstudentstowork inapublicschool.
Our program will assist students with developing strong interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, self-discipline, competency with classroom management while simultaneously enjoying the shared space of children. Ourstudents are trained to be physically, emotionally, and mentally preparedtointeractwithchildrenandtheirfamilies. Wefosterexcellenthands-onlearningopportunitiesthrough
•ParticipationinFamily&ConsumerSciencesorganizations.
•Hands-on learning opportunities in a variety of early childhood programs, public schools, andcommunity-based programs.
•Opportunitiestoattendlocal/nationalearlychildhoodconferences.
•Applicationanduseofbestpracticesdatafordecisionmaking.
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Designedtoprovidetargeted,responsivesupporttoclientelestatewide
Regionallybasededucatorstoaddresslocalissues
Example:SWregioninitiativetopartnerwithKiowa,Comanche,andApachecommunitiesestablishing gardensandsmall-scalefarms
IntegrateinnovativetechnologiestostrengthenlocalcommunitiesSpring-Summerworkshopsandhands-on demonstrations
LU CEOP IS ACTIVE IN 55 COUNTIES IN OKLAHOMA NEW REGIONAL EXTENSION MODEL OF WORK IN THE 4 REGIONS OF OKLAHOMA: NW, SW, NE, AND SE IMPACTFUL EXTENSION PROGRAMMING
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (ANR)
Beekeeping
Supportsagriculturalsustainability, workforcedevelopment,ruraleconomic growth,andsmallbusinessesthroughhandsoneducationandappliedpollinationservices
Technicalassistanceinsetup,management, pestcontrolandhoneyproduction
Workshopsandshortcoursesexpandaccess tobeekeepingeducation
Workswithfarmershavingover200hives statewide–andgrowing!
Providepollinationsupporttoveteran’s groups,nonprofit,andcommunitygardensto strengthenlocalfoodsystems
LangstonUniversityfarmapiaryusedfor croppollinationandasademonstration, training,andresearchsite
Comparing Chemical vs Organic Fertilizer for Growing
Watermelon Varieties
Watermelonsareapopularcash cropinOklahoma
Mostproducersusechemical fertilizer
Cowmanurecompost outperformedotherfertilizers
Organicfertilizerscontributeto soilhealth
Researchleadstoextension message
Market Gardening Course
Trainproducersongardening
Coverstopicsfromsoil enhancementthroughpest managementandharvest
Supportsproducerswishing toenhanceincomethrough raisingfood
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
IMPACTFUL EXTENSION PROGRAMMING
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FCS)
Master Food Preserver Program
Preparescertifiedvolunteersto teachresearch-basedsafehome foodpreservation
Coverswaterbathcanning, pressurecanning,freeze-drying, dehydration,fermentation, pickling,andfoodsafety
Intensivetraining(typically30+ instructionalhours)
Buildslocalcapacityforfood resilienceinruralcommunities
Value-addedproduct development(jams,sauces,dried food)
Field to Table Grains Program
Supportsmall-scaleand specialtygrainproduction (wheat,sorghum,rye,oats)
Providetrainingincleaning, storing,millinggrains,andbaking withfresh-milledgrains
Developvalue-addedproducts (flours,bakingmixes,breads)
Supportmicro-millingandrural bakerybusinesses
Strengthenfarmer-to-consumer supplychains
Promotewholegrainconsumption andchronicdiseaseprevention
Fiber Arts Program
Trainyouthandadultsin sewingforclothingandcrafts
ParticipantslearnSTEM principlesthroughtranslating measurementsonpatternsto cloth
Createusefulandunique products
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Providesnutritioneducationt youthandadults
Targetsimprovingnutritional intake,safefoodhandling,an healthylifestyle
Community Resource Development (CRD)
Engageswithcommunitiesand producerstoassistinbusiness planning
AssistsproducerswithUSDA assistanceapplications
Helpsfamilieswithfamily farmlandtransitionsthroughHeir’s Propertydiscussions
Workswithcommunitiestoidentify resourcesforgrowthand sustainability
Entrepreneurshipandworkforce development
4-H and Youth Development Programs
Expanding4-Hclubsandspecial interestgroupsthroughoutthestate
Engagingyouthinagriculture throughJuniorMasterGardener, aquaponics,equine demonstrations,andmore
Supportyouthdevelopment throughexposingyouthtocareers inagricultureandskill development
MASTER FOOD PRESERVER PROGRAM
ProgramOverview
The Master Food Preserver Program provides research-based training in safe home food preservation techniques, including canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermentation. The program also prepares participants to become microfood producers by teaching food safety, labeling, and small-scale production practicesalignedwiththeOklahomaHomemadeFoodFreedomAct.
WhyThisProgramMatters
Interestinsmall-scalefoodproductioncontinuestogrowacrossOklahoma. The Homemade Food Freedom Act allows residents to produce and sell certain homemade foods directly to consumers, provided they follow appropriatefoodsafetyandlabelingguidelines.
GRAINS: FROM FIELD TO TABLE
ProgramOverview
Grains: From Field to Table connects agriculture, food processing, and nutrition by teaching participants how grains move from farm production to finished food products. The program alsointroducesparticipantstoopportunitiesforgrain-basedmicro-foodenterprises,including baked goods and value-added grain products that can be produced under the Homemade FoodFreedomAct.
WhyThisProgramMatters
Many consumers are disconnected from how staple foods such as wheat, corn, and oats are produced and processed. At the same time, the Homemade Food Freedom Act provides opportunities for individuals to produceandsellcertainhomemadegrainproductsdirectlytoconsumers.
Thisprogramhelpsparticipants
Understandagriculturalgrainsystems
Learnaboutwholegrainnutrition
Exploresmall-scalefoodentrepreneurship
Developvalue-addedgrainproducts
ProgramActivities
Educationalsessionsongrainproductionandharvesting
Demonstrationsofgrainmillingandprocessing
Cookingworkshopsfeaturingwholegrainrecipes
Trainingonproducinggrain-basedhomemadefoodproducts
Discussionsonagriculture,foodsystems,andlocalmarkets
GRAINS: FROM FIELD TO TABLE
EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (EFNEP)
ProgramOverview
EFNEP provides nutrition education to limited-resource families and youth, helping them develop the knowledge and skills needed to make healthier food choices, manage foodresources,andimprovephysicalactivityhabits.
WhyThisProgramMatters
Many families face challenges related to food access, nutrition knowledge, and food budgeting. EFNEP addresses these challenges by providingpracticaleducationthatimproveshealthandwell-being.
Nutritioneducationclassesfor adultsandyouth ProgramActivities
Cookingdemonstrationsand healthymealpreparation
Grocerybudgetingandfood resourcemanagement
Youthprogrammingfocused onhealthyeatingandphysical activity
ProgramImpact
Participantsimprovedietaryhabits,foodsafetypractices,and householdfoodmanagementskills,contributingtohealthier familiesandcommunities.
ProgramReach
MASTER SEWING PROGRAM
ProgramOverview
The Master Sewing Program provides hands-on instruction in sewing and textile skills. Participantslearnpracticaltechniquesforclothingconstruction,repair,andtextilecare whiledevelopingcreativityandself-sufficiency.
WhyThisProgramMatters
Sewing is an important life skill that promotes creativity, financial savings, and sustainability through clothing repair and reuse. The program also provides youth and adults with valuable hands-on learning experiences.
ProgramActivities
Beginnerandintermediate sewingworkshops
Garmentconstructionand alterationtraining
Textilerepairandclothing maintenance
Communitysewingprojectsand demonstrations
MASTER SEWING PROGRAM
ProgramImpact
Participantsdeveloppracticalsewingskills,gainconfidencein clothingrepairandcreation,andlearnsustainabletextilepractices thatreducewaste.
30–60participantsserved annually 5–8sewingworkshopsor trainingsessions Youthandadultparticipation acrossmultiplecommunities
AGRIBUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Empowering Oklahoma Farmers, Businesses, and Communities develop, grow, and thrive socially and economically
PROGRAMOBJECTIVES
Supportsmall-scalefarmersandrancherswithbusinessplanning,management strategies,policyawareness,andmarketdevelopmenttoincreaseprofitability
Helpindividualsandcommunitiesbuildstrongbusinessesandentrepreneurial opportunities
Buildstrategicpartnershipsandcollaborationstoexpandopportunitiesandresources forcommunitiesandorganizations.
OURAPPROACH
Serving Communities Through Practical, Respon
Assesscommunityandstakeholderneedstoguide effectiveaction
Connectindividualsandgroupswithrelevant resourcesandopportunities
Facilitatecollaborativedecision-making, problem‑solving,andstrategicplanning
Ensuretimelyfollow‑upanddeliverresponsive support
FOCUSAREAS
Agricultural Value Chain Development
Entrepreneurship & Workforce
Development
Community Capacity & Economic Development
Community Food Systems & Infrastructure Development
Small Town & Community
Revitalization
Supporting agribusiness initiatives and connecting farmers to valuedd d d i i i
Helping individuals start and grow businesses while strengthening kf i d
Promoting economic vitality and improving quality of life through d i l i d
Supporting community gardens, farmers markets, and initiatives
Assessing development needs and supporting revitalization
PROGRAM: CROPS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The Horticulture Education and Research Center (HERC) serves as a hub for research, education, community engagement, and hands-on learning in sustainable horticulture and natural resource management. The center supports innovative production systems while providing opportunities for students, producers, and communitymemberstogainpracticalknowledgeandskills.
CORE RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES
HIGHTUNNEL RESEARCH
Researchonhigh-valuespecialty cropssuchasginger,eggplant, andtomatotoevaluate productivity,cropperformance, andseasonextensionstrategies.
ECOLOGICAL RESILIENT AGRICULTUREPLOTS BEEKEEPING
Researchplotsevaluatingdifferent croppingsystemsintegratingcover crops,soilhealthmanagement,and ecologicalresilientproduction practices.
PROGRAM
Apiaryunitsthatsupportcrop pollinationwhileproducinghoney andprovidingtrainingin sustainablebeekeepingpractices.
EDUCATION, OUTREACH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WORKSHOPS,FIELDDAYS&SEMINARS
Educationalprogramsdesignedtoequiplocalproducers andcommunitymemberswithknowledgeonmodern horticulturalproductionandsustainablepractices.
STUDENTHANDS-ONTRAINING
Experientiallearningopportunitieswherestudents participateindailyfieldoperationsincludingplanting,crop management,irrigation,andharvesting.
MOBILEAQUAPONICUNIT
Ademonstrationsystemintegratingaquacultureand hydroponicsthatcanbetransportedtooutreacheventsfor trainingandeducationalpurposes.
COMMUNITYGARDENS
Gardenspacesthatengageneighboringcommunitiesin foodproduction,nutritionawareness,andurbanagriculture
COMMUNITYORCHARD
Fruittreeplantinginitiativethatsupportslocalf biodiversity,andlong-termperennialcropeduca
REAL-TIMEWEATHERDATACOLL
On-siteweathermonitoringthatsupportsresearc managementdecisions,andclimate-relatedagric studies.
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Whatis4-H?
4-H is the youth development for males and females ages 5-19. The Coverbuds 4-H program (5-7) is non-competitive, and the 4-H Youth Development (8-19) provides youth with an opportunity to learn skills that they will use throughouttheirlives.
ProgramActivities
LangstonUniversity4-HYouthDevelopmentProgramsinclude: Living:STEM,Agriculture,CivicEngagement/Citizenship,Healthy Living,WorkReadiness,LeadershipDevelopment,FamilyandConsumer Sciences,Agriculture.
4-HPledge:IPledge:MyHeadtoclearerthinking.MyHearttogreater loyalty.MyHandstolargerservice.MyHealthtobetterlivingformyclub, mycommunity,mycountry,andmyworld.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR GOAT RESEARCH AND LARGE ANIMAL UNIT (AIGR-LAU)
Mission
The mission of AIGR-LAU is to develop and transfer enhanced goat production system technologies, withimpactatlocal,regional,nationalandinternationallevels.
The AIGR-LAU Research/Extension Farm continues its transformation into multipronged research, extension, and teaching operation that includes meat goats, dairy goats, hair-sheep (meat), product development.Asafarmthathasbeenengagedinsmallruminantproductionandresearchformanyyears, AIGR-LAU farm is making a new step to found large ruminants farm aiming to establishment start up herd and facility development for the future beef research section.The Farm currently has approximately 320fencedacresofland,mostofwhichisusedforgrazingorharvestedforageproduction.
DAIRYGOATS
The first facility ofAIGR-LAU was built in 1985/86 and the foundation animals were 70Alpines goats These goats were used in the initial research conducted at the institute in support of the dairy goat industry The 120-acre Main Farm is located on the west side of the Langston University campus and is now home to the Alpine and Nubian dairy herd. It’s the place where AIGR dairy operation and product development unit is located. In support of the dairy goat industry AIGR-LAU dairy research made improvements and in 1992, a creamery was established that allows research of goat milk products and processing. AIGR-LAU dairy operation has been working for more than three decades and positively impactedgoatproducersatregional,nationalandinternationallevels.
MEATGOATSANDHAIRSHEEP
As the Institute grew in structure and reputations Spanish goats were introduced in 1990 for research on meat and cashmere production and latter on (1995) Bore goats were introduced to the research site. When the research site and number of animals expanded, in 1995 south barn was built and start providing excellent venue for detailed research in meat goat production. located at the south farm The 160-acre South Farm, located 3/4 of a mile south of campus, is now home for theSpanish,Boer,Kiko,Fainting,Angora,andHairsheep(Dorper,Katahdin&StCroix).
BEEFCATTLERESEARCHANDTEACHINGUNIT
As an institute that has been engaged in small ruminant studies for years; AIGR-LAU recently established beef cattle research and teaching unit. When its fully operational it will serve as a large ruminant research center and teaching platform for students to get hand on exercise in beef cattle feeding, reproduction , physiology,productionandmanagement.
ONGOINGACTIVITIES
MaintenanceofAngusbreedanddevelopmentoffacilitiestostartupLargeAnimal(BeefCattle)research operation.
Introductionofupgradedgoatandsheepreproductionprogram. ImplementationofLeg-of-Lambproject.
Improvementstothedairy-goatshelter,feedingandwateringsystematthemainandsouthfarms. Farmfacilitydevelopmentandrenovation.
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DAIRY HERD INFORMATION (DHI) LABORATORY AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
LANGSTONUNIVERSITY’SDHILAB
is specifically serving dairy goat producers, and provides standardized milk testing services thathelpproducerstrack: Milkyield Milkcompositionand Herdperformancetrends
The lab receives milk samples from approximately 640 dairy goat producers nationwide, including22countiesinOklahoma
LangstonDHILab
isaspecializedfacilitydedicatedexclusivelytoservinggoatproducers
Unlike most laboratories, which calibrate equipment using only cow milk, our lab calibrates instruments with both cow and goat milk. This dual calibration provides greater accuracy for goat milk testing, making ourservicesespeciallyvaluabletoproducers.AspartofourExtensionprogram,wealsooffertheseservices atahighlycompetitiveandaffordablerate.
In a year, the DHI lab analyzed 16,640 milk samples; calibrated 346 scales to ensure herds meet verification requirements for milk testing and certified approximately241milktesters
DHIlab advisesdairygoat
LUSAASGoatCertification
Langston University also provides free certification programs for goat producers. https://certification.goats.langston.edu/
LU SAAS Goat Certification has two certification programs: Dairy Goat Producer Certification and Meat GoatProducerCertification.Currently,134participantshaveenrolledtotheseprograms.
advisesdairygoatproducersforimprovedmanagementskills;andprovidesexperientiallearning opportunitiesforSL/SAASstudents. Contactinformation
VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER (VAPDC)
ProgramOverview
TheVAPDCsupportsproducers,entrepreneurs,andstudentsindevelopingsafe,market-ready value-addedfoodproducts,withafocusondairy,meat,andspecialtyfoods.
WhyThisCenterMatters
ExpandsmarketopportunitiesforsmallproducersandAgStudents Enhancesfoodsafetycomplianceandproductquality Supportsruralentrepreneurshipandagribusinessgrowth Bridgesresearch,extension,andindustryapplication
