To ensure academic alignment and avoid overlapping coursework, certain minors cannot be paired with this degree program. These include the Minor in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Conservation Biology, Early Childhood Education, and Wildlife Ecology. Students are encouraged to work with advisors to select complementary minors that support their academic and career goals.
College of Science and Engineering Technology
Agricultural Engineering Technology
SHSU’s B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology equips students with engineering and management skills to enhance agricultural systems.
- Bachelor of Science
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4 Years
Building A Bearkat
Sam Houston State University’s B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology prepares students to apply engineering principles to improve agricultural systems. The program covers power machinery, environmental protection, irrigation, and processing technologies. Emphasizing hands-on learning and problem-solving, students develop skills in equipment management, product testing, and sustainable practices. Graduates are ready for careers in agricultural production, sales, service, government, and research, equipped to lead technological advances in the agriculture industry.
Flexible Academic Pathways
Students can tailor their degree by choosing either a Minor or a Concentration in Power Machinery Management. The Minor requires 17–18 semester credit hours of advanced Agricultural Engineering Technology electives, including internship experience. The Power Machinery Management concentration requires 11 advanced elective hours within a 24-hour concentration, allowing students to specialize in machinery systems and equipment management.
Minor Compatibility Guidelines
Ag Engineering Excellence
SHSU’s B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology combines engineering principles with agricultural science to prepare students for impactful careers. The program offers hands-on learning, broad career pathways, and expert faculty guidance, equipping graduates to innovate and lead in agricultural machinery, environmental solutions, and industry technologies.
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Engineering Focus
The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world applications in agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, and environmental technologies. Students develop practical skills to solve industry challenges and optimize agricultural operations.
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Career Preparation
Graduates are prepared for varied roles including equipment sales and service, production management, product testing, and regulatory compliance. The degree opens doors in both private industry and government agencies.
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Experienced Faculty
Students learn from faculty with strong backgrounds in agricultural engineering and technology. Professors provide expert guidance, mentorship, and connections to industry, enhancing student readiness for professional success.
Find Your Future Career
Graduates pursue careers in agricultural equipment sales, machinery management, environmental consulting, product testing, production supervision, and roles in government agencies and agribusiness.
Expert Agricultural Faculty
The faculty in SHSU’s Agricultural Engineering Technology program comprises experienced educators and professionals dedicated to student success.
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