WEST PLAINS
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF YOUR COMMUNITY Earn an associate of arts or associate of science degree and then transfer to Missouri State University (MSU) to earn a bachelor’s degree. This is made possible through the Agriculture Pathways Partnership between MSU and MSU-West Plains. All required classes, for both degrees, are available on the MSU-West Plains campus or online. As a holder of an associate of arts or associate of science degree, you may be able to complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as two years. You will receive a strong foundation of agriculture knowledge taking classes in fields such as agronomy, animal science, horticulture and business.
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
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Deanna Smith Regional Outreach Administrator — Southeast Region Missouri State Outreach — West Plains Gohn Hall 101 | 601 W. Main Ave. West Plains, MO | 417-255-7931 DeannaSmith@MissouriState.edu FOR ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Jim Bellis Assistant to the Dean Darr College of Agriculture Karls Hall 201 | 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO | 417-836-5638 JimBellis@MissouriState.edu
Upon the completion of this degree, you may be prepared for a diverse choice of careers in: • Conservation • Extension education • Farm and ranch management • Management in state and federal agencies • Sales and management of agriculture products MISSOURI STATE WEST PLAINS
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
www.Ag.MissouriState.edu/Pathways
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE A . G E N E R A L E D U C AT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Met with an AA or AS degree, or an AAS and additional general education courses from MSU-West Plains.
Easily transfer your associate degree credits from MSU-West Plains to MSU and earn your bachelor’s degree without leaving West Plains. With an AA or AS degree, your general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree will be satisfied. With an AAS degree, you will be required to take additional general education courses. Consult the MSU-West Plains catalog for degree program descriptions and requirements: www.wp.MissouriState.edu/degrees
B. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete an AA, AS or AAS degree from an accredited institution. 2. The following specific courses (with MSU-West Plains equivalents where applicable). MSU COURSES
MSU-WP EQUIVALENT
AGN 115 or AGP 103
AGR 115 or AGR 103 Select with an advisor
AGN 215
AGR 215
AGB 144
AGR 144
AGR 157
AGR 157
AGR 301
Waived for off-campus students
AGS 101
AGR 101
3. Thirty-five credit hours of upper-division courses in agriculture is required. Check the course schedule for classes available at a distance through ITV, iCourses or online. 4. Public Affairs Capstone Experience — requirement is met during AGR 499 Internship.
OTHER CREDIT HOUR COMPLETION OPPORTUNITIES Internships You may choose to complete an internship for upperdivision MSU credit. Internships are selected with the help of your advisor and may be completed at a location near you. Courses from other partner universities Take advantage of additional online course offerings. Through a special agreement, enroll in a MSU course taught by faculty at one of our four partner universities across the state. You will have access to a diverse variety of classes taught by experts from across Missouri.
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION.
Visit www.MissouriState.edu/Apply to learn how to transfer your associate degree. Questions? Call 417-836-6929 or email Outreach@MissouriState.edu.
2. SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. Have any school that has awarded you college credit mail your official transcript(s) to: Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 S. National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897
3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID. As a Pathways student, you may enroll at both MSU-WP and MSU and receive financial aid to cover courses taken at both schools. Visit www.MissouriState.edu/AGAdmission to learn more about dual enrollment.
3. MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR. Call 417-836-5638 and schedule an appointment with Jim Bellis, Assistant to the Dean of the Darr College of Agriculture.
4. GET REGISTERED!