* 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)
Southern Arkansas University’s multi-faceted Agriculture program reflects the complexity of the vast industry providing food and fiber to the world. A degree in animal science with a plant science option provides students with a broad knowledge base to tackle real-world problems and immediately enter the workforce.
Greenhouses, forage plots, horticulture, agronomy, and forestry plots provide students with real-world opportunities in propagation, planting, transplanting, and marketing plants or entering the forestry industry.
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University Requirement – 2 hours
Freshman Seminar
General Education – 27 hours
AGEC 2073 Principles of Agricultural Economics required for social science
Natural and physical sciences included in major
Biological Science – 16 hours
Principles of Biology I/Lab
Principles of Biology II/Lab
General Microbiology/Lab
Genetics/Lab
Natural Sciences – 8 hours
University Chemistry I/Lab
University Chemistry II/Lab
Agriculture Core – 28 hours
Introduction to Animal Science/Lab
Animal Nutrition/Lab
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Plant Science
Principles of Horticulture/Lab
Soil Science/Lab
Elements of Forestry/Lab
Farm Management
Issues in Agriculture
Agriculture Sciences – 41 hours
Forage Production and Management/Lab
Plant Physiology/Lab
Advance Soil Science/Lab
Entomology/Lab
Weed Science/Lab
Marketing of Agricultural Products
Leadership and Communications
Select 15 hours from the following
Greenhouse Management/Lab
Turf Management/Lab
Plant Pathology/Lab
Agronomic Production
Plant Breeding
Ruminant Animal Production/Lab
Non-Ruminant Animal Production/Lab
Special Problems in Animal Science
Internship in Agriculture I/II
Ecology/Lab
Select 3 hours from the following
Agricultural Power/Lab
Agricultural Structures/Lab
Agricultural Metals/Lab
Plant Science Option Courses (122 hours required for Degree)
Minor Requirements
Minor in Plant Science – 21 hours
BIOL 2083/2081 General Botany/Lab
or
BIOL 3303/3301 Systematic Botany/Lab
PLSC 1003 Introduction to Plant Science
PLSC 2012/2011 Soils Science/Lab
PLSC 3012/3011 Forage Production and Management/Lab
PLSC 3073/3071 Entomology/Lab (same as BIOL 3073/3071)
PLSC 3083/3081 Plant Physiology/Lab (same as BIOL 3083/3081)
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
