* Books and supplies
Secondary School/University Transcripts
We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application. Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.
Transferring from another university?
American university:
Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).
Foreign university:
Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.). A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:
IEE
WES
Educational Perspective
Spantran
or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education
Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.
Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)
A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 4
A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
A score of 19 on the ACT English
Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program
Proof of Financial Support
Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.
Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.
Copy of Immigration Documents
Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:
Passport
I-20 from current school (if you have one)
U.S. Visa (if you have one)
I-94 (if you have one)
The agricultural education major is for the student who desires to teach agriculture in a school setting. State of the art facilities await students who choose the agricultural education major at SAU. After completing the general education requirements, students focus on courses in agriculture and education. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required.
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University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education* – 27 hours (Natural science and physical science courses are included in the major.)
*Social Science requirement – AGEC 2073 Principles of Agricultural Economics
Biological Science – 4 hours
BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab
Chemistry – 4 hours
CHEM 1013/1011 College Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab
Agricultural Core – 28 hours
AGEC 3043 Farm Management
AGRI 4033 Issues in Agriculture
ANSC 1003/1001 Introduction to Animal Science/Lab
ANSC 2002/2001 Animal Nutrition I/Lab
ANSC 2013 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
PLSC 1003 Introduction to Plant Science
PLSC 2002/2001 Principles of Horticulture/Lab
PLSC 2012/2011 Soils Science/Lab
PLSC 2022/2021 Elements of Forestry/Lab
Mechanical Technology – 12 hours
AGED 1001/1002 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics/Lab
AGED 2001/2002 Agriculture Power: Electricity and Small Engines/Lab
AGED 2011/2012 Agricultural Structures/Lab
AGED 2021/2022 Agricultural Metals/Lab
Animal Science – 7 hours
Select seven hours from the following:
AGRI 4452/4551 Internship in Agriculture I and II
ANSC 3103/3101 Ruminant Animal Production/Lab
ANSC 3113/3111 Non-Ruminant Animal Production/Lab
PLSC 3032/3031 Greenhouse Management/Lab
Education – 36 hours
AGED 3003 Leadership and Communications
AGED 4001 Classroom & Group Management in Agricultural Education
AGED 4002 Supervised Field Experience II
AGED 4003 Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics
AGED 4013 Methods in Agricultural Education
AGED 4023 Program Development
EDUC 3013 Educational Psychology
HKR 2000 Educational Field Experience, Level I Lab
HKR 2003 Introduction to Education
SPED 4073 Survey of Exceptional Individuals
EDUC 4003 Student Teaching Seminar
S ED 4006 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
S ED 4103 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
Our graduates communicate effectively
Our students acquire knowledge of agricultural systems to make ethical and informed decisions relating to food and fiber production
Our students can assimilate knowledge to develop critical thinking skills related to agriculture production and science
Our graduates understand the value of technology and its application in Agricultural Communication and Agriculture Production
Our graduates possess knowledge in the field of Agriculture
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year