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Agriculture is a dynamic, diversified field with a great need for graduates trained in the liberal arts as well as the scientific and practical components of agricultural production. Students benefit from the Agriculture Department's strong academic program which is coupled with available experiences in on-campus farm production, farm management, and industry internships. The department has excellent facilities in both the academic program and the work education area. It is an exciting time to be a part of this unique program!

At the College of the Ozarks' agriculture school, students participate in our work college program. Students earning an agriculture degree have the opportunity to get real-world experience at the college's operating farm. Students of the agriculture school produce the dairy, beef, fruit, and vegetables used in the kitchen at The Keeter Center, C of O's restaurant, ice cream shop, and bakery.

Study agriculture at College of the Ozarks and you will have the knowledge and experience necessary to start your career in agricultural production.

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AGRIBUSINESS MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 51 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE ALGEBRA ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 39 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE AGRIBUSINESS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE ECONOMIC ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRI MISSIONS ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 12 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE:

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL COURSES:

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MAJOR, B.A.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Arts

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 56 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE ALGEBRA ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 39 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE CORE ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRIBUSINESS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 17 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE NUTRITION ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE FIRST LEVEL FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

CHOOSE ONE SECOND LEVEL FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION/SECONDARY EDUCATION (9-12) MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

AGRICULTURE/SECONDARY EDUCATION (9-12) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 94 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE BIOLOGY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED CONTENT COURSES: 44 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES: 43 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSE: 7 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE:

NOTE:

Agriculture education majors must earn a C- grade or better in all required agricultural, education, chemistry, and biology classes.

NOTE:

All Elementary and Secondary Majors should apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by the end of their fourth semester. Minimum standards for admission include: 1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and passing all sections of the MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment); 2) 30 semester hours course work completed and at least one (1) consecutive semester at College of the Ozarks; 3) ACT score on file.

Students must apply for permission to enroll in student teaching the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Minimum standards for permission to enroll include: 1) minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum 3.0 in content and professional courses; 2) successful completion of teaching certification course requirements in one or more teaching fields; 3) minimum grade of "C-" in all professional education and content field courses required; 4) Successful completion of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) is required prior to student teaching.

NOTE: College of the Ozarks Teacher Education Program and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Standards that are in effect at the time of program completion must be met in order to be recommended for teaching certification.

College of the Ozarks students who completed the professional educational programs for teacher certification had a 100% pass rate on the prescribed state licensure tests for 2022-2023.

AGRONOMY MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

AGRONOMY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 50 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE ALGEBRA ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 36 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE AGRONOMY ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRIBUSINESS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRI MISSIONS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRICULTURE ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 14 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE WRITING ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE LAB CLASS ELECTIVE:

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL COURSES

ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 48 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE ALGEBRA ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 37 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE TWO ANIMAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 11 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL COURSES:

CHOOSE ONE AGRICULTURE BUSINESS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE AGRICULTURE MISSION ELECTIVE:

FOR STUDENTS FURTHERING EDUCATION IN GRAD SCHOOL:

NOTE:

(BIO 1014 or BIO 114 and CHE 1004 or CHE 114 must be met prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.)

 

HORTICULTURE MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College's vision and five-fold mission.

The department's objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

  • demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foundation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
  • understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
  • demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
  • understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

HORTICULTURE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 48 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

CHOOSE ONE ALGEBRA ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 35 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSE: 13 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE WRITING ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE TWO COLLATERAL ELECTIVES:

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AGRIBUSINESS MINOR

 

AGRIBUSINESS MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 18 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 18 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE AGRIBUSINESS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE ECONOMIC ELECTIVE:

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MINOR

 

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 23 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 23 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE HORTICULTURE ELECTIVES:

AGRONOMY MINOR

 

AGRONOMY MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 22 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SPECIFIED BY MINOR:

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 22 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE:

ANIMAL SCIENCE MINOR

 

ANIMAL SCIENCE MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 22 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MINOR:

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 22 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE TWO ANIMAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES:

HORTICULTURE MINOR

 

HORTICULTURE MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 22 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 22 CREDIT HOURS

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