Agricultural Studies
Growing Your Future
While most degrees introduce core classes later in the program, Agricultural Studies majors will dive right into practical learning in agriculture during their freshman and sophomore years. A hands-on approach to instruction allows students to learn by getting their hands dirty with our animal and plant science courses. Our project-based courses give students marketable experience though internships, mentorships, and capstone projects. Students who finish an Agricultural Studies major will be prepared to serve in a wide range variety of careers in the agricultural sector.
experience christ-centered agriculture
General Education Core Requirement for Bachelor of Arts
Information taken from the 2023-2024 Academic Catalog. Please refer to the most recent catalog for further information, found here.
Written and Oral Communication
- ENG 1010 – Composition I (3 credit hrs.)
- ENG 1020 – Compostion II (3 credit hrs.)
- COM 2010 – Oral Communication (3 credit hrs.)
Cultural and Historal Perspectives
Choose from two (2) of the four (4) disciplines:
- Fine Arts (FAS 2005, 2006, or 2043)
- Literature
- Biblical Literature, Theology, or BST 2000 – Beginning Bibilical Interpretation
- Any History (HIS) Course
Mathematics and Science
- Choose nine (9) credit hours, comprised of at least one (1) natural science course and at least one (1) mathematics course at MAT 1030 or above.
Social Sciences
Choose six (6) credits from:
- COM 2020 – Media Literacy (3 credit hrs.)
- ECO 2001 – Principles of Economics: Macro (3 credit hrs.)
- ECO 2012 – Contemporary Economics (3 credit hrs.)
- EDU/PSY 2010 – Life-Span Development (3 credit hrs.)
- GEO 2013 – World Geography (3 credit hrs.)
- POS 2010 – American Government and Politics (3 credit hrs.)
- PSY 2000 – Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hrs.)
- SOC 2000 – Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hrs.)
- SWK 2050 – Human Behavior and the Social Enviornment (3 credit hrs.)
- SWK 2053 – Social Problems (3 credit hrs.)
- UNV 2100 – Strategy and Critical Thinking (3 credit hrs.)
Biblical Studies
Required for freshman and transfer students with fewer than 60 credit hours:
- BST 1010 – Christian Life: Faith and Practice (3 credit hrs.)
- BST 2020 – Understanding the New Testament (3 credit hrs.)
- BST 3005 – Understanding the Old Testament (3 credit hrs.)
Required for trasnfer students with 60 or more credit hours:
- BST 2020 – Understanding the New Testament (3 credit hrs.)
Personal Development and Worldview
- BST 4095 – Senior Seminar to Theology and Vocation (3 credit hrs.)
- UNV 1100 – Introduction to the Christian Liberal Arts University (1 credit hr.)
Requirements for Agricultural Studies Major
- AGS 1000 – Introduction to Agricultural Studies (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2001 – Introduction to Plant Science (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2002 – Introduction to Animal Science (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2010 – Agricultural Mechanics (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2030 – Agribusiness Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3010 – Animal Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3020 – Plant Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3030 – Agricultural Policy (3 credit hrs.)
The required experiential learning courses:
- AGS 2175 – Agricultural Practicum I (1-2 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3175 – Agricultural Practicum II (1-2 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4175 – Agricultural Practicum III (1 credit hr.)
- AGS 4185 – Agricultural Capstone (7-9 credit hrs.)
Students may choose the remaining 18 credits from either the General Agricultural Studies electives or the Plant Science Concentration.
The General Agricultural Studies electives are:
- AGS 1/2/3/4045 – Special Topics in Agriculture (1-5 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2020 – Plant Nutrition (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2100 – Agronomy (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3000 – Introduction to Food Safety (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3040 – Natural Resources & Wildlife Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3050 – Weed & Pest Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3051 – Plant Disease Diagnosis (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3052 – Hydroponics (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3053 – Soil Resource and Conservation (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3054 – Turfgrass Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3060 – Agriculture Post-Harvesting (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3071 – Forage Production and Utilization (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3080 – International Agriculutral Development (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4010 – Beef Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4011 – Advanced Animal Nutrition (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4014 – Plant Nematology (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4020 – Fruit and Vegetable Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4040 – Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding (3 credit hrs.)
- BUS 3010 – Marketing (3 credit hrs.)
- BUS 3070 – Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (3 credit hrs.)
- BUS 3160 – Managerial Finance I (3 credit hrs.)
- EDU 4025 – Methods of Teaching Agriculture (3 credit hrs.)
Plant Science Concentration
In addition to the Agricultural Studies core, select 18 credits from below for the Plant Science Concentration:
- AGS 2020 – Plant Nutrition (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 2100 – Agronomy (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3000 – Introduction to Food Safety (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3040 – Natural Resources and Wildlife Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3050 – Weed and Pest Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3051 – Plant Disease Diagnosis (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3052 – Hydroponics (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3053 – Soil Resource and Conservation (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3054 – Turfgrass Management (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3056 – Chemicals and Pesticides in Crop Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3060 – Agriculture Post-Harvesting (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3071 – Forage Production and Utilization (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 3080 – International Agricultural Development (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4010 – Beef Production (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4011 – Advanced Animal Nutrition (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4014 – Plant Nematology (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4020 – Fruit and Vegetable Prudction (3 credit hrs.)
- AGS 4040 – Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding (3 credit hrs.)
Our Faculty
Dr. Hugh Moye
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Studies and Plant Science
Dr. Moye received a Ph.D. from Auburn University in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in plant pathology.
He is also a huge college sports fan especially for Auburn; War Eagle. Favorite Bible verses are John 3:16 and 14:6.
Justin Sharpless
Chair, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Studies
Mr. Justin Sharpless graduated from the University of Missouri earning a M.S. in Agricultural Education & Leadership (2014), and is currently a PhD candidate at Mizzou.
Justin is from Lake Wales where his grandfather, Robert Sharpless, was in Warner’s first graduating class of 1972. Justin enjoys watching college athletics and volunteering locally and statewide with FFA and his fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Scott Thompson
Adjunct Instructor of Agricultural Mechanics
Dr. LuJean Waters
Adjunct Instructor of Animal Sciences
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Warner University is a distinctly Christian university that strives to make a Christian liberal arts education accesible to all. We are committed to guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. We are located in beautiful Lake Wales, Florida, which is nearly the exact center of the Florida peninsula. We are just a short drive away from rapidly growing cities such as Lakeland and Winter Haven. At Warner we offer a variety of in-person and online degree plans. Choose Warner and answer God’s call, receiving an education that helps you pursue your dreams and grow closer to Christ.