Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Agricultural Science] From Western Illinois University

Major Program

Learning how to feed the world is the central theme of the three major program options and the three pre-professional programs that Agriculture students may choose to study. Students may choose to major in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, or Agricultural Science. Agricultural minors are available in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Natural Resource Conservation, and Plant Breeding. Pre-professional programs in Forestry and Veterinary Medicine are also available. The pre-professional programs are designed to prepare students for professional study at other universities at the graduate level.

Agricultural Science students entering their junior year at Western Illinois University can participate in an internship in their chosen area of technical competency. The goal of the internship is to provide professional agricultural experiences in the operation and management of agricultural businesses or public or private agencies.

Learning how to feed the world is the central theme of the three major program options and the pre-professional programs that Agriculture students may choose to study. Students may choose to study Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, or Agricultural Science. Agricultural minors are available in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Natural Resources Conservation, and Plant Breeding. Pre-professional programs in Forestry and Veterinary Medicine are also available. The pre-professional programs are designed to prepare students for professional study at other universities at the graduate level.