Why study agricultural leadership online from OSU?
As a student in our degree completion program, you will study leadership through its
application to food, natural resources and agriculture as you prepare to serve as
a leader in the industry. You will graduate with a solid foundation in leadership
as it relates to effectively working with people and teams from diverse backgrounds
and experiences.
The five core values of the major are commitment to agriculture, authentic leadership,
diversity, critical thinking and professionalism. The agricultural leadership online
degree completion program is a good fit for students who have earned an associate
degree in some area of agriculture.
The online degree completion in agricultural leadership provides the flexibility you
need as a busy student to continue your education and career interests. Coursework
for the online bachelor’s degree completion in agricultural leadership is delivered
entirely online through Canvas, OSU’s online learning platform. Full-time enrollment
is encouraged, but not required.
Students entering the program with an earned associate degree in an agriculture major
(an associate in science or an associate in arts) and who enroll in 15 hours each
semester can expect to complete the requirements for a B.S. in Agricultural Leadership
within two years. However, every transfer student’s situation can differ so it is
important to regularly communicate with your academic advisor. Agricultural leadership
faculty make it a priority to meet virtually with each online student every semester
for academic advising and mentoring. In addition to faculty interaction, there are
numerous opportunities for you to engage and connect with the university throughout
the program.
Curriculum
The online degree completion program follows the same curriculum as the on-campus
agricultural leadership program. You can take advantage of the agricultural leadership
program’s flexibility and a variety of online courses offered through the Ferguson
College of Agriculture to customize your coursework according to your career interests.
Online elective coursework also is available in areas such as psychology, education,
and management. A six credit-hour internship experience will be required prior to
graduation to help prepare and develop you into a well-rounded agricultural professional.
Leadership Coursework Preview:
Agricultural Leadership in a Multicultural Society
Agricultural Leadership: Theory and Practice
Facilitating Social Change in Agriculture
Global Leadership in Agriculture
Seminar in Leadership Education
Professional Development in Agriculture
Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Agricultural Leadership Internship
Career paths
Leadership is the number one attribute employers seek in new college graduates closely
followed by the ability to work in a team, according to a 2016 study conducted by
the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Agricultural leadership graduates
can look forward to working in one or more of the following fields:
Association management
Corporate agriculture
Extension education
Farm and ranch management
Higher education administration
Human resource development
Leadership education and training
Management consulting
Policy and law
Rural community development
Sales and marketing
Student development
Admissions
The online Agricultural Leadership BS is a degree completion program for students
transferring agriculture college credit. Please contact the program contact listed
on this page prior to application or contact OSU Online staff. Prospective online
undergrad students apply through the application portal. Completing the application
accurately and taking time to answer the essay questions will maximize your opportunities
at OSU. The online application also serves as your application for eligible scholarships
at OSU.
If you have questions about the application process call the OSU Office of Undergraduate
Admissions at405-744-5358. We will help guide you through the process if something is confusing or unclear.