* 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)
Poultry is the leading agriculture industry in Arkansas, and SAU’s Poultry Science program will prepare students for careers in the ever-growing and changing industry.
SAU’s Department of Agriculture already has a history of supplying the poultry industry with qualified employees, yet this new emphasis will provide students with more comprehensive and hands-on knowledge of the field. New poultry education facilities will be added in two phases and will be unlike anything currently available in the region. The first phase is the First Financial Bank Poultry Education Facility. The complex will allow students to observe and interact with different aspects of poultry production from hatchery to processing. Phase two will include a processing laboratory that will offer SAU students complete training in past-harvest skills and techniques found in today’s poultry plants.
Students who complete all degree requirements will earn a bachelor of science degree in agricultural science. This degree prepares students to enter the workforce or move on to an advanced degree program.
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University Requirement – 2 hours
Freshman Seminar
General Education – 27 hours
Social Science requirement à 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
Introduction to Poultry 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
Poultry Science Option Courses (120 hours required for Degree)
Agricultural Science – 39 hours
AGEC 3003 Marketing of Agricultural Products
AGEC 3033 Agricultural Futures and Options
AGEC 4023 Agribusiness Management
ANSC 3053 Animal Breeding
ANSC 4003 Advanced Animal Physiology
POSC 3013 Poultry Diseases and Health
POSC 3023 Poultry Nutrition
POSC 3042/3041 Egg and Meat Technology/Lab
POSC 4003 Avian Anatomy and Physiology Lab
POSC 4132/4131 Poultry Production/Lab
POSC 4152/4151 Poultry Breeder Management/Lab
Select 3 hours from the following:
AGRI 4452/4551 Internship in Agriculture I and II
ANSC 4501-4503 Special Problems in Animal Science
Select three hours from the following:
AGED 2001/2002 Agricultural Power: Electricity and Small Engines/Lab
AGED 2011/2012 Agricultural Structures/Lab
AGED 2021/2022 Agricultural Metals/Lab
Minor Requirements
Minor in Animal Science – 22 hours
Students who are interested in integrating various areas of livestock production will complete 22 hours to be selected from the following:
ANSC 1003/1001 Introduction Animal Science/Lab
ANSC 2002/2001 Animal Nutrition I/Lab
ANSC 3033 Genetics of Animals and Plants
ANSC 3042/3041 Animal Reproductive Physiology/Lab
PLSC 3012/3011 Forage Production and Management/Lab
6 hours of animal science electives chosen from:
ANSC 4102/4101 Beef Production/Lab
ANSC 4112/4111 Dairy Production/Lab
ANSC 4122/4121 Swine Production/Lab
ANSC 4132/4131 Poultry Production/Lab
ANSC 4142/4141 Horse Production/Lab
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
