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Admissions Requirements & Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for military commission).
Physical Standards: Must meet the baseline fitness requirements for the respective military branch.
Grade Thresholds: All lower-division prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Application Materials: Official transcripts, a completed USJ application and two formal letters of reference (preferably from criminal justice, legal, science instructors or employers).
Interview: A personal interview with program faculty is required to assess professional alignment and communication skills.
Required Prerequisites:
They are also combined with your Degree plan.
* BIOL 1306: Biology for Science Majors I & BIOL 1106: Biology for Science Majors Lab I
* BIOL 1307: Biology for Science Majors II & BIOL 1107: Biology for Science Majors Lab II
* ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I
* ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II
*CHEM 1311: Chemistry I & CHEM 1111: Chemistry I Lab
* CHEM 1312: Chemistry II & CHEM 1112: Chemistry II Lab
* CHEM 2323: Organic Chemistry I & *CHEM 2123: Organic Chemistry I Lab
* PHYS 1301: General Physics I & PHYS 1101: General Physics I Lab
* PHYS 1302: General Physics II & PHYS 1102: General Physics II Lab
* Core: HIST 1377-US History to 1877
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry*
CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 2125: Organic Chemistry II Lab
MATH 1342 or MATH 3339 or other Statistics*
Cultivating Your Future: The Ultimate 4-Year BS in Agricultural Science Degree Plan
Introduction
The Mission: Bridging the gap between farm-to-table logistics, retail management, and nutritional science.
The Goal: Preparing students for diverse roles in agricultural policy, food supply chain management, and sustainable farming.
Overview: A 42-course rigorous path blending intensive lab sciences with industry-specific application.
The 8-Semester Degree Plan
Year 1: Building the Foundation (The Core Sciences)
Semester 1
BIOL 1306/1106: Biology for Science Majors I + Lab (Fundamentals of cellular life).
ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I (Academic composition).
MATH 1342: Elementary Statistics (Data analysis for Ag science).
AS 1000: Intro to Modern Agriculture (History, scope, and industry outlook).
AS 1100: Global Food Security (Introduction to world nutrition needs).
Semester 2
BIOL 1307/1107: Biology for Science Majors II + Lab (Plant/animal systems).
ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II (Research and rhetoric).
HIST 1377: US History to 1877 (National foundations).
AS 1200: Soil Science & Field Prep (Chemical and physical properties of soil).
AS 1250: Intro to Nutrition Support (Basic human nutritional requirements).
Year 2: Mastering Chemical & Physical Systems
Semester 3
CHEM 1311/1111: Chemistry I + Lab (Atomic structure and bonding).
PHYS 1301/1101: Physics I + Lab (Mechanics and environmental motion).
AS 2100: Crop Production Systems (Principles of sustainable farming).
AS 2200: Agricultural Supply Chain Logic (Logistics from farm to store).
AS 2300: Agricultural Crimes & Prevention (Security, theft, and farm fraud).
Semester 4
CHEM 1312/1112: Chemistry II + Lab (Chemical reactions and equilibrium).
PHYS 1302/1102: Physics II + Lab (Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics).
AS 2400: Food Safety & Quality Control (Retail standards and hygiene).
AS 2500: Agricultural Laws & Policy (Regulations, land use, and trade).
AS 2600: Introduction to Internship I (Career preparation and site selection).
Year 3: Advanced Biochemistry & Business Application
Semester 5
CHEM 2323/2123: Organic Chemistry I + Lab (Carbon compounds).
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry (Metabolic pathways in agriculture/nutrition).
AS 3100: Grocery Store Management (Retail floor operations and inventory).
AS 3200: Advanced Farm Technology (Automation and remote sensing).
AS 3300: Internship I (Industry-focused hands-on experience).
Semester 6
CHEM 2325/2125: Organic Chemistry II + Lab (Advanced synthesis).
AS 3400: Nutritional Pharmacology (The interplay of food and supplements).
AS 3500: Agricultural Marketing & Consumer Behavior (Pricing and retail trends).
AS 3600: Livestock Management (Ethics, animal care, and production).
AS 3700: Sustainable Resource Management (Water and energy in farming).
Year 4: Capstone and Professional Readiness
Semester 7
AS 4100: Food Supply Chain Analytics (Data-driven decision making).
AS 4200: Forensic Agricultural Economics (Investigating financial loss).
AS 4300: Advanced Nutrition Policy (Legislating health standards).
AS 4400: Retail Store Design & Display (Consumer metrics and layout).
AS 4500: Internship II (Advanced project management experience).
Semester 8
AS 4600: Capstone: Global Ag-Entrepreneurship (Final business plan/project).
AS 4700: Crisis Management in Agriculture (Disease outbreaks and recalls).
AS 4800: Agricultural Infrastructure Security (Securing supply networks).
AS 4900: Senior Seminar in Professional Ethics (Professional standards).
AS 4950: Professional Transition to Agricultural Science (Exam prep and licensure).
Conclusion
Why this degree works: By combining technical science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with logistical and legal expertise, graduates enter the market as multi-disciplinary leaders.
Call to Action: Contact our Agricultural Science department advisors to map out your specific course registration path.
Note on Course Descriptions (Summary)
Internship I & II: Applied learning programs placing students in commercial farms, grocery retail headquarters, or legal departments to solve real-world industry problems.
Core AS Courses: Ranging from "Agricultural Crimes" (investigating supply chain theft) to "Grocery Store Management" (maximizing profit margins through retail analytics), these courses ensure the student is ready to lead the agricultural economy.