2012 Summer Youth Programs - Southern University at Baton Rouge

Program Name:
EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (EAFCS)
Duration: Four Week: June 10 – June 29, 2012
Description:
Criteria:
Cost:
This program is designed to provide students with a greater awareness of the exiting, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities
that exists with a degree in agricultural and environmental sciences or family and consumer sciences. Participants spend the three
weeks being orientated to the career paths offered by each of the seven instructional programs in the college. This program’s
objectives are to initiate great career opportunities for the students and increase the number of students declaring an interest in the
College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences.
Students completing the 11 th grade spring 2012-minimum GPA 2.5; Spring 2012 graduating seniors-ACT (SAT
equivalent) composite score of 20 and above, or High School GPA of 2.5 or greater, or rank in the top 50% of high school
graduating class AND require no more than ONE remedial course; currently enrolled students must be in good standing
with the university and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. All-applicants must be interested in agricultural sciences, consumer
sciences, business or science.
There is no cost to the student.
Contact: Dr. Andra Johnson Ms. Allison Johnson
College of Agricultural, Family and Phone: (318) 572-8338
Consumer Sciences
email: Allison.Johnson@osec.usda.gov
Southern University and A&M College
216 A.O. Williams Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70813; Phone: (225) 771-0227
Or via fax (225) 771-4464;
Andra_Johnson@subr.edu
Deadline: April 29, 2012