2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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division <strong>of</strong>AGRICULTURELOCATION: Agriculture BuildingCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1014 / FAX: (870) 460-1415MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3508, <strong>Monticello</strong>, AR 71656Faculty/MissionPr<strong>of</strong>essors: Colburn (Chair) and Francis; Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essors K. Bryant and Stark;Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Whitworth; Adjunct Faculty: Coker, Greene, S. McConnell, Shanklinand K. Smith.It is the mission <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Agriculture to provide educ<strong>at</strong>ional programs onboth the theory and practice <strong>of</strong> agricultural science enabling the gradu<strong>at</strong>e to competewithin and contribute to this diverse field <strong>at</strong> the producer, industry, and gradu<strong>at</strong>e studentlevel. This mission is accomplished through degree options in Agribusiness, AnimalScience, Plant and Soil Science, and General Agriculture. An agriculture minor is also<strong>of</strong>fered. Those desiring agricultural degree programs not <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong> are provided introductory course work and advising designed t<strong>of</strong>acilit<strong>at</strong>e transfer to another institution. In addition, students desiring to enter veterinaryschool are provided course work and advising aimed <strong>at</strong> meeting the requirements <strong>of</strong>institutions <strong>of</strong>fering a degree in veterinary medicine.Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive AgreementsAgricultural Educ<strong>at</strong>ionAgreements with the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>, Fayetteville (UAF) and Southern <strong>Arkansas</strong><strong>University</strong> (SAU), allow students who wish to become voc<strong>at</strong>ional agriculture teachers tocomplete approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 60 hours <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong> and transfer toUAF or SAU. Students must have a 2.50 cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average to be acceptedinto the teacher educ<strong>at</strong>ion program. Specifics regarding these additional institutionalrequirements are maintained in the Division <strong>of</strong> Agriculture <strong>of</strong>fices and will be availableupon request to interested students.Veterinary MedicineStudents are provided course work and advising to meet the entrance requirements <strong>of</strong>the veterinary school <strong>of</strong> their choice and may simultaneously complete the requirementsfor a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science degree in agriculture or biology.Other ProgramsThose desiring an agriculture degree program not <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong> are provided course work and advising designed to facilit<strong>at</strong>e transfer to anotherinstitution after one to two years <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong>.Agriculture75
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