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General Education: K-State 8IMPORTANT NOTES: Students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later must meet the requirements of the K-State 8 General Education Program. Students who began their programs of study in earlier terms under the University General Education (UGE) program may complete their degrees with UGE requirements or may choose to move to the K-State 8. Students should check with their academic advisors to determine which choice would be better. To switch, students must consult with their academic advisors. Students who are readmitted in Summer 2011 and later will be designated as meeting the K-State 8 by the Office of Admissions. Deans’ offices can make an exception for the readmitted student who has completed UGE or who would prefer to complete UGE requirements. Objective of the K-State 8
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Aesthetic Interpretation
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Global Issues and Perspectives
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences| Course | Course Title | Credit hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGCOM 110 | Introduction to Ag Communications | 1 | |
| ASI 102 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 | |
| ASI 105, 106, or 107 |
An ASI Lab | 1 | |
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 | |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 | |
| HORT 256 | Human Dimensions of Horticulture | 3 | |
| MATH 100 | College Algebra | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Course | Course Title | Credit hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGEC 120 | Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness | 3 | |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 | |
| and | |||
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 | |
| or | |||
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 | |
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 | |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 | |
| GRSC 101 | Introduction to Grain Science & Industry | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| Course | Course Title | Credit hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGED 300 | Introduction to Agricultural Education | 1 | |
| AGRON 220 | Crop Science | 4 | |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| FDSCI 302 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 | |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 | |
| PSYCH 110 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Various foundation and agriculture courses can be substituted in the examples above, depending on the student’s interest.
Natural resource management
Students interested in natural resource management can pursue programs in park management and conservation; environmental communications; range management; or soil and environmental science.
A major in park management and conservation with options in law enforcement, park manager, recreation business, or interpretation can be earned in the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources.
Range management and soil and environmental science options are available through the Department of Agronomy.
Students may major in agricultural communications and journalism with an environmental option through the Department of Communications.
These programs provide training for individuals interested in interpretation and application of ecological principles to environmental problems involving natural resources. Each program contains courses in the social sciences and humanities to help students become sensitive to the interactions between humans and their environmental surroundings. Courses in the physical and biological sciences help students understand and solve environmental problems, and courses in communications assist them in interpreting, conveying, and employing solutions. Many students in these programs also complete the secondary major in natural resources and environmental sciences.
Pre-veterinary medicine program
Pre-veterinary medicine requirements may be completed in the College of Agriculture or the College of Arts and Sciences. Students who satisfactorily complete the pre-veterinary medicine program and the first two years of the curriculum in veterinary medicine and who complete their PVM requirements in the College of Agriculture will be eligible for a bachelor of science degree in the College of Agriculture.
| Course | Course Title | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASI 500 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOCH 521 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOCH 522 | General Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 198 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 455 | Microbiology (with lab) | 4 |
| CHM 210 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 230 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 350 | General Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 351 | General Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| COMM 105 | Public Speaking 1A | 2 |
| ENGL 100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 200 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| GENAG 101 | Ag Orientation | 1 |
| PHYS 113 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 114 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Humanities and/or social science electives | 12 | |
Dual degrees/dual majors
The agribusiness complex of industries (processing, preservation, distribution, and retailing of farm-produced food, and manufacture and sale of farm equipment, feeds, and agricultural chemicals) employs a variety of professionally trained personnel. The type of education required varies with the nature of the work performed. A dual degree or a dual major may be appropriate, depending on the student’s occupational objectives.
Dual degrees may be earned by a student who desires a BS degree in some discipline in agriculture along with a BS degree in some other college at K-State. To earn a dual degree, the student must complete the requirements for each degree. Dual degrees may also be earned by a student in two separate degree programs in some disciplines in agriculture. The student must complete all course requirements for each degree. Within the College of Agriculture, most majors receive a BS in Agriculture. Major specific BS degrees are awarded in Agribusiness, Bakery Science and Management, Milling Science and Management, Feed Science and Management, Food Science and Industry, and Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management.
Dual majors are completed by students who wish to complete two different programs of study in the College of Agriculture while earning a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. This approach allows the student to select two majors to give greater depth and breadth to the educational program. The student is required to complete the requirements for both majors and earns a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. Notation of a Dual Major will be made on the student’s transcript, however, only one BS in Agriculture will be awarded.
Secondary majors
Certain departmental courses have been approved for credit toward secondary majors in gerontology, international studies, and natural resources and environmental sciences. A popular choice that links well with several agriculture majors is the natural resources and environmental sciences secondary major.
Minors
To pursue a minor in the College of Agriculture, students must: (1) file a declaration of intent to pursue a minor with the minor-granting department, and (2) consult with an advisor in the minor-granting department prior to enrolling in the last three courses used to satisfy minor requirements. See departmental listings for more information about requirements for those minors.
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural economics
- Agricultural technology management
- Agronomy
- Animal sciences and industry
- Applied genomics and biotechnology
- Entomology
- Food science
- Grain Science and Industry: Bakery Science, Cereal Chemistry, Feed Science, and Grain Handling
- Horticulture
- International agriculture
- Leadership studies
- Pet Food Science
- Plant pathology
Certificates
Five undergraduate certificate programs are offered in the college. For details on the requirements and verification of completion, see the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and the Food Science and Industry program.
- Equine science
- Food science
- Meat science
- Beef Cattle Feedlot Management
- Beef Cattle Ranch Management
University Honors Program and Agriculture Scholars Program
The K-State University Honors program and the College of Agriculture Scholars program both enable capable students to expand their skills and stimulate their curiosity for continual learning. Objectives are to offer special recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement, foster sustained interest in advanced education and research, and promote social interaction in the academic community and campus leadership. Graduates are well prepared for professional or graduate schools or the career of their choice.
University Honors Program
Kansas State University’s Honors Program is designed to provide exceptional students with an understanding of contemporary concepts of common and diverse intellectual traditions, as well as discipline-specific knowledge and abilities. Through completion of required course work, students gain global awareness and competence in dealing with an increasingly diverse world. By the time they graduate they will have had educational experiences that emphasize scholarship, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. A total of 15 credit hours, an honors research/creative project and a student portfolio must be completed to graduate in the honors program.
Eligibility - University Honors Program
To be admitted to the University Honors Program students must have a high school (weighted or unweighted) GPA of 3.75 and an ACT score of 28 or above. Qualified students must submit an application form with an accompanying essay or project and turn in one letter of support from an individual who is familiar with the student’s record. Students with notable extracurricular experience and/or leadership activities who do not achieve the GPA and ACT requirements are encouraged to apply.
Students are also encouraged to contact their academic advisor, members of the Agriculture Faculty Advisory Committee, or the University Honors Program Director to learn more about the benefits of honors or scholars participation.
For more information about the university honors program, available to all students entering K-State in fall 2006 or later, see the Undergraduate Degrees section of this catalog. Check the honors program web page for applications, requirements, current classes, and more.
University Honors Program Requirements - College of Agriculture
- University Level - 7 credits required
Select from university honors courses generated by the University Honors Program Director each semester. These courses can be honors sections of required courses or elective seminars (most are 3 credit hours).
Alternative opportunities (e.g., study abroad) to generate university level honors credit hours must be approved by both the Director of the University Honors Program and the College Coordinator (or appropriate college representative). Under no circumstances will students be allowed to arrange for credit after the experience is completed.
II. College Level - 8 credit hours or equivalent required
GENAG 515 Honors/Scholars Project (2 credits). Written and oral report required upon completion of research or creative project, AND
Two of the following options (6 credits):
Option 1:
GENAG 295 SPRING ONLY: Introduction to Scholarship and Discovery (1 credit); AND
GENAG 395 FALL ONLY: Research Topic Development (1 credit) OR
ASI 200 FALL ONLY: Introduction to Research in Animal Science (1 credit); AND
GENAG 396 Research Proposal and Methods (1 credit)
Option 2:
GENAG 780 International Ag Seminar (1 credit); AND
GENAG 505 Comparative Agriculture (2 credits) OR other approved equivalent international study experience credit (2-3 credits)
Option 3:
Course(s) numbered 600 and above (3 credits)
Option 4:
Course(s) meeting university honors requirements (3 credits); must be approved by honors program director
Note: To complete the honors program, a student must complete a total of 15 credits and may not use any course to count toward both the university and college requirement sections.
Program Benefits
Students can explore a career area by working closely with a faculty member on a research/creative project and completing upper-level courses. They may present their research at professional meetings and publish the final paper in a student or professional research journal. Participants are recognized at the College of Agriculture honors recognition ceremony and commencement, and completion of the university honors program is noted on the K-State diploma and transcript.
III. Total UHP Requirements - 15 credit hours or equivalent required
College of Agriculture Scholars Program
The College of Agriculture Scholars Program enables capable undergraduate students to expand their skills and stimulate their curiosity for continual learning. Several unique benefits result from participation in the Honors and Scholars Programs. Students can explore a career area of interest through working closely with a faculty member on a research/creative project or other scholarly activity. Students may have an opportunity to attend professional meetings to give presentations and have the potential for publication of the final paper in a student or professional research journal. Participants are recognized at the College of Agriculture student recognition program and at commencement. Funding for undergraduate research project expenses are also available.
Students, on advice from faculty members, propose, prepare, and conduct a project of their choice. This activity provides students with hands-on experience in the functioning of persons in academia and, therefore, must be of a creative nature. This project will be relevant to one or more of the missions of land-grant institutions: research, Extension, and/or instruction. The research project is typically completed during the junior or senior year. Supporting courses taken during the freshman and sophomore years are designed to build toward the development of a successful project proposal.
Eligibility - Agriculture Scholars Program
New freshman agriculture students with a 28 ACT (or equivalent SAT) or in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class, new transfer students with a 3.5 GPA on 24 hours or more of transfer credit, and continuing students with a 3.5 or above K-State GPA are invited to join the Agriculture Scholars Program.
College of Agriculture Scholars Program Requirements
To graduate as a College of Agriculture scholar, students must have a cumulative K-State GPA of 3.4 or higher and complete the following course and credit requirements (total of 5 credits):
- GENAG 000 Agriculture Scholars Program (0 credit) Enroll each semester
- GENAG 515 Honors/Scholars Project (2 credits) Required. Written and oral report required upon completion of research or creative project. Project must be approved by college advisory committee and supervised by a faculty mentor.
AND complete three additional credits of course work related to topic identification, project development, and/or conducting undergraduate research. The recommended courses to fulfill this requirement are: - GENAG 295 Introduction to Scholarship and Discovery (1 credit)
- GENAG 395 Research Topic Development or ASI 200 Introduction to Research in Animal Science (1 credit) and
- GENAG 396 Research Proposal and Methods (1 credit)
The core of the both the College of Agriculture Scholars Program and the University Honors Program is the Research/Creative project. Working with a faculty mentor, students propose, prepare and conduct an honors/scholars project of their choice. The intent is to provide a creative academic experience relevant to the land-grant missions of research, Extension and instruction. The project is typically completed during the junior or senior year. Additional information on the program and examples of previous honors projects is available here.
Questions about membership and requirements should be directed to the College of Agriculture Academic Programs Office in 117 Waters Hall.