Department of Agriculture - Alcorn State University

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Welcome from the chairperson of the Department

Welcome to the Department of Agriculture at Alcorn State University! We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community. Our department is passionately committed to preparing students for rewarding careers in the Agricultural Sciences.

Here, you’ll find a diverse range of disciplines designed to prepare you for success in the private and public sectors, as well as in graduate and professional schools. Our mission is to equip you with practical knowledge and skills, combining theoretical insights and proven techniques.

We’re proud to have an exceptional team of faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but also dedicated to your growth. In our program, you will have outstanding opportunities for hands-on training in various areas, including agriculture, animal husbandry, and plant biotechnology.

Our robust research infrastructure allows you to collaborate closely with researchers, gaining invaluable experience that will enhance your learning journey.

Our thoughtfully designed curricula offer a wide array of courses to help you develop into a skilled agricultural scientist or professional ready to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We strive to keep our programs forward-thinking while ensuring they are relevant and applicable to today’s world.

Once again, we warmly welcome you to our program, and we wish you every success as you embark on this exciting adventure!

Victor Njiti, Professor and Chair Department of Agriculture

Victor Njiti, Ph.D.
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Agriculture

Department Mission

The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agricultural Experiment Station, is committed to providing comprehensive graduate and undergraduate education and research opportunities in various fields, including general agriculture, animal science, plant science, soil science, environmental sciences, agricultural economics, and agribusiness management. Our goal is to prepare students for successful careers in graduate or professional schools, the private sector, or government agencies. We equip our students with a broad and current education in agriculture, along with effective advising, to help them develop the professional and leadership skills needed to thrive in the global marketplace.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE