Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - On Campus or Online

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In the Applied Science major, students select from a broad range of courses in agriculture and environmental science from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to tailor a degree to their career goals.   Applied Science is one of the most flexible majors on campus or online - students choose over 50% of the courses that they take to graduate.   Here are the program details: Students take a minimum 125 total credit hours 30 credit hours must be in courses numbered 200 and above, and a minimum of 15 hours must be completed at the 300 level or above. After completing the core and required courses, students select courses in four concentration areas: Food, Animal, and Plant Science Electives Food Genetics, Biotechnology, and Processing Electives Ecology Electives Entrepreneurship, Economics, and Policy Electives The Applied Science major also includes 18-20 credit hours of free electives - students can choose any course in the university to further their career goals or enrich their personal interests.   Applied Science Curriculum and Careers   Applied Science Student Handbook   Looking for On-line Degree Completion?