The College of Agricultural Sciences performs four vital services—instruction, research, extension, and international agriculture—that are closely tied to the human and natural resources of the state of Oregon and that support the economic, environmental, and community welfare of the state, the Pacific Northwest, the nation, and the world.
137 Strand Agriculture Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
97331-2202
541-737-2211
E-mail: casstudy@oregonstate.edu
Web site: http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/
ADMINISTRATION
Sonny Ramaswamy, Dean, 737-2331, sonny.ramaswamy@oregonstate.edu
William G. Boggess, Executive Associate Dean, 737-2331, bill.boggess@oregonstate.edu
Stella M. Coakley, Associate Dean, 737-5264, stella.coakley@oregonstate.edu
Larry Curtis, Associate Dean, 737-1764, larry.curtis@oregonstate.edu
Cary J. Green, Assistant Dean and Head Advisor, 737-2211, cary.green@oregonstate.edu
The College of Agricultural Sciences offers educational programs to serve the needs of individuals interested in pursuing careers in agribusiness; agriculture; animal, plant and food systems; environmental economics and policy; fisheries and wildlife; food science; range and natural resource management; veterinary medicine; and more. The faculty realizes the importance of individual aims and abilities and, through course work, internships, advising, and extracurricular activities, tries to help each student discover and develop social, aesthetic, and ethical values as well as professional competence.
Undergraduate students may pursue the following bachelor of science degree programs through the College of Agricultural Sciences:
Graduate students may pursue the following degree programs:
- Agricultural Education (MAg, MS)
- Animal Science (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Biological and Ecological Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
- Crop Science (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Fisheries Science (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Food Science and Technology (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Horticulture (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
- Public Policy (MPP)
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Soil Science (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Toxicology (MAg, MS, PhD)
- Water Resources Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Water Resources Policy and Management (MS)
- Water Resources Science (MS, PhD)
- Wildlife Science (MAg, MS, PhD)
DUAL DEGREES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES OR EDUCATION
Undergraduates with majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences can earn a second degree in international studies or education. See the International Programs or College of Education sections of this catalog for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
Advances in the technology and sciences of agriculture and natural resources make the study of biological, physical, and social sciences and communications vital. High school agricultural science and technology (AST) courses also help prepare students for some fields of study. The following preparation in high school is strongly recommended for students who plan to enter a College of Agricultural Sciences degree program: English, 4 units; mathematics, 3 units; physics, chemistry, and biology, 1 unit each; social studies, 3 units; and foreign language, 2 units.
INDIVIDUAL ADVISING
Each student is considered an important individual. His or her study program is developed in personal consultation with a faculty advisor in the department of his or her major interest. As early as possible, each student is encouraged to select a subject area and become associated with instructors and other students with similar interests. Initial or early advising is based upon the student's high school record and placement test scores. When high school preparation is found to be inadequate, the student is encouraged to enroll in courses providing the education, training, and experience necessary to help assure success at the university level, even though such work may require the student to take one or more additional terms to complete a prescribed four-year curriculum. Students planning to transfer from a community college or another four-year institution are encouraged to contact an advisor to discuss their plan of study as far in advance of transferring as possible.
INTERNSHIPS
College of Agricultural Science departments and programs offer academic credit for learning achieved during supervised work experience. Internships are available in all facets of agriculture and natural resources through individual departmental offerings. Applications for internships must be approved prior to placement. Details are available from departmental advisors.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The College of Agricultural Sciences and its departments offer a variety of scholarships to deserving students. Several are reserved for incoming high school or transfer students. Additional information and application forms for college-level scholarships are available online at http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/students/schol.html or from the Academic Programs Office, 137 Strand Agriculture Hall, 737-2211. For information about departmental scholarships, contact each department directly. For more information about university-level scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 737-2241.
2004 Oregon State University