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The college has over 50 highly qualified instructional and support personnel. Almost all faculty hold a Ph.D. in their area of specialization. CAFES is strongly committed to teaching and learning with a low students-to-faculty ratio. Many CAFES faculty have received public recognition for outstanding teaching. There are five administrative departments responsible for most of the academic programs: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal and Food Science, and Plant and Earth Science. CAFES has excellent teaching facilities and well-equipped laboratories: Animal Science Laboratories CAFES operates two laboratory farm sites providing vital resources for teaching, extension and research. The farms support beef, dairy, horse, sheep, swine, cropping, horticulture and forestry enterprises. Students have the opportunity to work on the farm, and student managers run several of the enterprises. The Dairy Learning Center will open in fall 2007. This is a 10-building complex featuring a composted bedding system, a Bou-Matic double-6 herringbone parlor, pasture and confinement-based management systems, and flexible classroom space. Departments and MajorsAGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCE PLANT AND EARTH SCIENCE CAFES INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS Several majors also provide options or emphases areas for increased specialization. Courses in agricultural communications can be taken under the Agricultural Studies Major or in Marketing Communications. Certification in Earth Science for teaching in secondary schools may be obtained by enrolling in the Geology major. Minors (minimum of 22 credits) are offered in most of the areas identified above and in Environmental Studies, Hydrogeology, Outdoor Education, and Earth Science. Several related two-year programs provide college-level training leading to a Two-Year Certificate. Internship ProgramsThe College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is committed to educational programs in which students in any major or minor in the College have the opportunity to combine classroom learning with planned and supervised field experiences through the Internship program. The program makes a significant contribution to individual students in their personal, social and career development. The Internship Program is open to those students who have completed at least 30 credits of course work and who have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above. The Internship Program requires the work supervisor and faculty coordinator to develop learning objectives with the student and to evaluate the student’s experience. The final grade is given by the faculty coordinator. Participating students are required to complete an approved special project in collaboration with the firm or agency involved. Students must also submit progress reports on a regular basis. A total of four credits may be earned during a 10- to 16-week period, or eight credits may be awarded for a 32-week internship experience. A maximum of eight credits may be used to fulfill a part of the graduation requirement. Students in the Internship Program receive remuneration for their work during the field experience. Students interested in these programs should contact the Internship Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, (715) 425-3368, or contact a faculty internship coordinator in any of the departments. Interdepartmental CoursesAFES 223 Agricultural Biotechnology Lab Techniques Bachelor of Science DegreeRequirements for CAFES Departmental Majors 120-128 Total Credits A. General Education 41-43 Cr. Hrs. B. Foundation Courses in Agriculture (credit hours vary with the program) C. Major Concentration 59-64 cr. hrs. Agricultural Studies MajorThe Agricultural Studies major enables the student to gain a breadth of knowledge about many areas within the field of agriculture, food and environmental science. A relatively large course elective component allows students to be flexible in meeting individual needs. For example, students may elect courses in agricultural communications under this major. Two-Year Program In Agricultural SciencesThis program is intended for students who wish to enter agriculturally-related occupations or production agriculture. Although the program is designed as a two-year course of study, all of the courses in the program are selected from the four-year curriculum. Students who later decide to work toward the B.S. degree will receive full credit for courses completed successfully under this program. Students must maintain a 2.00 or above GPA. Upon application by the student, a certificate will be awarded by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences after successful completion of the two-year program. Two-year program requirements 60 Total Credits A. General Education 25 Credits B. Courses in Agricultural Science 30-31 Credits C. Free electives 4-5 cr. hrs. Updated April 2007
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