The selection of agriculture electives permits further concentration in horse production and management. Each of the bachelor degree program options requires the completion of at least 128 semester credit hours. This total includes the university studies requirements, the departmental program requirements, and electives. Associate Degree Program Murray State University offers a two-year curriculum leading to the Associate of Science in Agricultural Science and Technology degree. This program prepares individuals for careers that do not require a baccalaureate degree.
Special programs are available for students interested in one of the areas of horticulture.
The Department of Agriculture at Murray State University also offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Agriculture. An excellent university farm is available for research and instructional support. Abundant courses in other academic disciplines also support the graduate program. For further information regarding the Master of Science in Agriculture degree click here . After satisfactory completion of the sophomore year, the student transfers to a university offering a forestry curriculum.