Students in this major will learn about the fundamentals of leadership and human development and develop their own leadership capabilities and communication skills to lead and work with people. The Agricultural Leadership and Development program includes a multidisciplinary curriculum emphasizing the development of tools to be successful both professionally and personally. Upon graduation, students are prepared for leadership positions in local, state, regional, and national groups, organizations, and agencies that are involved in the agricultural industry.

The degree requires students to declare a university-approved minor that serves as a context for students to apply their leadership knowledge.

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Select from AGCJ 100-499; AGEC 117-499; AGLS 100-499; AGSM 100-499; ANSC 100-499; BAEN 100-499; BESC 100-499; BICH 100-499; DASC 100-499; ECCB 100-499; ENTO 100-499; FIVS 100-499; FSTC 100-499; GENE 100-499; HMGT 100-499; HORT 100-499; NUTR 100-499; PLPA 100-499; POSC 100-499; RWFM 100-499; SCSC 100-499.

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ALED courses may not be used for these electives.

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Select course not taken the previous semester.

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Select from ALEC 300-499; ALED 300-499.

Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses in the major coursework area.

Before registering as a junior, students must develop a degree program in consultation with a departmental advisor.

At least 36 credits must be 300- and 400-level courses.

The Graduation requirements include 3 hours of International and Cultural Diversity, and 3 hours of Cultural Discourse. A course satisfying a Core category, a college/department requirement or a free elective can be used to satisfy this requirement.