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AGRICULTURE. Southwest Minnesota State University’s School of Agriculture positions the University to fulfill its purpose to serve this region that is rooted in a strong ag economy. The School of Agriculture is multi-faceted and actively engaged in the community to meet the needs of the ag industry.
AG EDUCATION.
Agricultural Education takes a multi-disciplinary approach and is built on a strong liberal arts foundation. The Ag Education major will prepare students pursuing a Grade 7-12 agriculture teaching license, designed for those wishing to be Ag teachers and FFA advisors. Students in the Ag Education program at SMSU will gain valuable learning experiences through early and frequent classroom placement opportunities, as well as experiential-based education in the area of agriculture.
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Choose from 6 Ag degrees.
We cooperated with Central Lakes College,
While creating majors, we
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
consulted with a number
& Riverland Community College to articulate the
of industry leaders who
efficient transfer of credits from these two-year
understand what skills and knowledge students
ag degree programs into SMSU’s four-year ag
should possess when they graduate. SMSU’s Ag
programs.
Degrees: Ag Solutions, Ag Education, Agronomy, & Leadership, Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture
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RESEARCH
Ag Business Management, Ag Communications
SMSU students, guided by SMSU Agronomy Professors presented their field trial research at the International Host Plan Resistance (IHPR) Conference in March in
S M S U A G FA C I L I T I E S The program is housed in The School of Agriculture. Facilities include a 30-acre research plot, greenhouse, six teaching/ research labs, a GIS lab and
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England. The students’ topics included corn rootworm research, and measuring natural pest resistance in yellow corn and red corn. FI NANCIAL AI D
80% of undergraduate students enrolled
an on-campus 40-acre wildlife area.
at least half-time receive some form of financial aid. Each year, SMSU students
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AG CLUBS
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Our student Ag Club, PAS Chapter, SHO Club and Culinology® Cub are among the most progressive organizations on campus.
for FFA members to participate in a choice of 18 Career Development
SMSU’s tuition is “banded,” which means students can take between 12-18 credits
students pay the same tuition rate.
700
Scholarship Invitational, a competition
last year, the average award was $10,747.
charge out-of-state tuition. With a few exceptions, all
CHALLE NG E our campus for SMSU’s Ag Bowl
and grants. Of those receiving financial aid
and their tuition does not change. SMSU does not
AG BOWL SCHOLARSH I P More than 700 students visited
receive nearly $9 million in scholarships
Events (CDEs). Students have the opportunity to compete individually and as a team.
The Professors at SMSU really do care about the students and their success. It makes coming to school very rewarding when you know the professors are willing to help you achieve your best! ASA NELSON ’18 AGRICULTURE TRACY, MN
AG BUSINESS. At SMSU, we understand the importance agriculture plays in our community and throughout the world. SMSU’s Ag Business program will prepare students for the many challenges that an expanding population is presenting to the world of agriculture. With 99% of SMSU Ag graduates starting a career or continuing higher education within six months, we know that our students are ready for anything!
T H E M U STA N G P R O M I S E . You’ll find a job within six months of graduation from SMSU. If you don’t, you can enroll in a graduate program at SMSU, and your first semester of tuition is free. We promise. That’s how confident we are that you’ll find a job. Our graduates number over 22,000 and they are community leaders in the region and across the country. W E B E L I E V E I N YO U . That’s why we created the Mustang Promise.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Agriculture is specifically designed to serve the needs of transfer students who have finished their two-year degree (AAS or AS) in an agriculturerelated field. It builds on students’ accomplishments achieved during their two-year degree programs and combines the technical expertise in the Associate’s degree with the critical thinking and problem solving of a Baccalaureate program.
AGRICULTURE. Being from a small town and really involved on my family farm, it was important to me to feel close to home wherever I went to college. I made sure where I went had exceptional opportunities for me to study Agriculture. SMSU has the knowledge and resources to share about new ideas arriving in the Agriculture Industry. HALLIE WILL ’18
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT WINDOM, MN
AG COMMUNICATION. In a world where agriculture is ever expanding, the opportunity to connect, market, expand and develop new technologies is present more now than ever. SMSU students will learn how to effectively build brand awareness and be a valuable member of any agricultural operation no matter the size or setting. Students will receive a strong base in marketing, management, communication and education...all with an emphasis in the latest technology and information.
AG SOLUTIONS. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Solutions is an exciting new degree at SMSU. The program provides students with a powerful combination of agricultural resource management, economics, sustainabilitiy and environmental science. A required internship ensures that Ag Solutions students have hands-on learning experiences, while courses in leadership and communication helps students polish their “soft skills.�
AGRONOMY. The Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (BS Agronomy) degree features a science-based curriculum with a broad liberal arts component. The emphases are in crop management, soil resource management, agroecology, undergraduate research, professional development, sustainable agriculture communication, critical thinking and leadership skills.
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Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Minnesota Board of Teaching, the Council on Social Work Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.