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Interdisciplinary Agriculture

SHSU’s B.S. in Interdisciplinary Agriculture offers a customizable ag curriculum—teaching, production, business, and more—with minors to match career goals

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

Grow Knowledge. Cultivate Careers. Teach the Next Generation.

Sam Houston State University’s B.S. in Education and Interdisciplinary Agriculture prepares students to become certified agricultural educators while gaining hands-on experience in production, agribusiness, and environmental science. This unique program blends agricultural expertise with teaching preparation, offering a customizable curriculum that includes core agriculture courses, education training, and field-based learning at Gibbs Ranch and other modern facilities. Graduates are equipped to lead in classrooms, extension services, and agricultural industries.

Dual Focus: Agriculture + Education

This degree prepares students for teacher certification in agricultural education while building strong foundations in agricultural science and industry practices.

Guided Course Planning

Students work closely with academic advisors to select minors and electives that align with their career goals, whether in teaching, production, or agribusiness.

Student in greenhouse.
Become certified agricultural educators while gaining hands-on experience in production, agribusiness, and environmental science.

Flexible and Career Aligned

  • Core Agriculture Curriculum

    Courses cover agricultural economics, leadership, plant and animal sciences, and environmental topics to build a well-rounded foundation.

  • Hands-On at Gibbs Ranch

    Students gain real-world experience through labs, greenhouses, fabrication spaces, and a working ranch—developing practical skills in ag production and conservation.

  • Preparation for Certification

    The program includes coursework and field experiences required for teacher certification, preparing graduates to teach agriculture in secondary education setting

Students at Gibbs Ranch with animals.

Customizable Career Pathways

Students can tailor their studies with minors in Business, Biology, Environmental Science, or Computer Science—preparing for careers in teaching, production, or agribusiness.

Student with lamb at Gibbs Ranch

State-of-the-Art Facilities

With access to Gibbs Ranch, greenhouses, and fabrication labs, students graduate with hands-on experience and career-ready skills.

Become a Bearkat

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