Agriculture - Crop and Soil Science

The crop and soil science sequence emphasizes the scientific aspects of agronomy including improving plant production, quality, and profit by utilizing plant genetics and breeding and improving the soil physical, chemical and microbial characteristics to enhance crop production.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Education teaching research administration student affairs employers secondary schools colleges and universities vocational and technical schools strategies obtain teacher certification for public school positions. plan to earn a master’s degree to work in college student affairs or university administration. earn a ph.d. to obtain employment as a professor. develop excellent writing and speaking skills. learn to work well withall types of people. develop strong interpersonal skills. seek leadership positions in campus organizations related to agricultural science, natural resources, or agricultural education. gain practical experience in the area of agriculture. work with youth through volunteering or summer jobs with camps, 4-h programs, scouts, ymca's,and other nonprofit organizations. agricultural science informal education sales management agricultural communication: journalism, public relations, electronic media, technical writing employers local, state and federal government including: forestry service, usda, national and state parks and reserves professional associations agribusiness firms financial institutions camps scouting organizations, e.g. boy scouts and girl scouts nature centers foundations, museums, nature centers, zoos nonprofit organizations wildlife organizations agricultural magazines and websites newspapers and other publications farm radio and television stations advertising and public relations firms strategies gain relevant experience through internships, summer jobs, or volunteer positions. earn a minor or take additional courses in area of interest such as communication, english, or business. develop strong communication skills, both written and oral. learn to work well with various computer programs including desktop publishing. participate in related student organizations and seek leadership positions. work on the student newspaper to gain experience for agricultural communication positions. develop physical stamina, resourcefulness, and outdoor skills for some informal education positions. be willing to relocate. extension agricultural education family and consumer sciences education youth development education employers cooperative extension system (national) extension services within states strategies gain experience in working with children and adults of varying ages. participate as a volunteer or member of organizations such as 4-h or ffa and seek leadership roles. develop strong communication skills, particularly public speaking and group presentation skills. take courses in economics and community development. develop computer skills. earn a master’s degree to qualify for more positions. be willing to live in rural communities and to travel within the county. be prepared to work some evenings and weekends. other professions agriculture construction agronomist animal nutritionist animal scientist aquaculturist chemical research crop scout elevator manager environmental planning equipment designer extension educator farm manager feedlot manager field research technician food scientist geneticist government inspector grain/livestock merchandiser ingredient purchaser integrated pestmanagement international marketing livestock manager logistics manager market analyst plant pathologist research technician safety manager sales and marketing teacher/professor technical services veterinary medicine

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: