Department of Agricultural Sciences
Chair: Harold I. Mellieon, Jr.
Professors: Kit Chin, Yemane T. Ghebreiyessus, Renita W. Marshall, Patricia E. Mclean-Meyinesse, and C. Reuben Walker
Associate Professor: Deviah Kambiranda
Assistant Professor: Janana Snowden, Tyra Davis-Brown, Jodi Morton, Marlon Ford, Dana Pollard and Lashunda Hodges
Instructors: Antonio Harris, Stephanie Elwood and Curtis Chisley
Administrative Assistant: Angela Phelps
The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Sciences with concentrations in Agribusiness and Economics, Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and Plant and Soil Sciences. Flexibility in the curricula of the degree programs permits students to complete an individually tailored program developed in consultation with their advisors. The department has outdoor and indoor laboratory facilities for supporting instructional and research activities.
Degree Requirements
Students majoring in any of the programs offered in the department are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours for the degree. These credits include a general education core, a departmental core and courses in the respective programs. Also, students must satisfy the African-American experience requirement, complete 60 clock hours of community service, pass the writing proficiency examination and pass the concentration area comprehensive examination to graduate. The Department’s programs provide students with quality educational experiences in the basic and applied aspects of Agribusiness and Economics, Animal Science, Pre-veterinary Medicine and Plant and Soil Sciences. Students receive the foundation necessary to pursue graduate or professional studies or compete in the job market in their respective disciplines or closely related areas. Students are also provided with opportunities to participate in experiential learning and in extracurricular student activities that enhance development of the total person, which is essential in today’s global community.