The Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology minor provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with economic and sociological considerations in agricultural and rural areas.
Students can design a plan of study to complement their major.
A Dairy and Animal Science student who is returning to the farm or an Agronomy major going into Agricultural Extension, for example, could design a program in farm management and rural leadership. Agricultural Systems Management and Technology or Horticulture students might increase their employment opportunities by completing a program in business management. Other students could emphasize resource economics or community and rural development. There are no prescribed courses in the Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology minor because the possible areas of interest cover a broad spectrum. Requirements Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology courses chosen with the consent of their minor program advisor.