{"id":2252,"date":"2018-06-07T14:40:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T20:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/science\/?page_id=2252"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:01:33","slug":"school-of-agricultural-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/agriculture\/school-of-agricultural-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We’re excited to welcome you to McNeese State University’s Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences, the home of our many bachelor’s and master’s degree programs related to agriculture, animal sciences and food and nutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agricultural industry in Southwest Louisiana and nationwide is constantly growing and changing, which is why we strive to offer programs that are broad, versatile and provide gateways into a variety of career fields. We also offer many opportunities to get on-the-job training through internships and student employment opportunities, and with a faculty mentor here to mentor you through the process of choosing your classes, we know you’ll graduate from McNeese with the knowledge, skills, experience and roadmap needed to start your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a look around at what we have to offer \u2014 our three farms<\/a> and our campus home, Gayle Hall, are where you can find programs and opportunities you can find only at McNeese. Explore our degree programs and see if one is a good fit for you. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor’s Degrees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences<\/a>
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation Management <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Agricultural Sciences, Minor<\/a>
Environmental Science, Minor<\/a>
Nutrition, Minor<\/a>
Wildlife Management, Minor<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master’s Degrees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Environmental and Chemical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences Concentration, MS <\/a>
Environmental and Chemical Sciences, Environmental Science Concentration, MS<\/a>
Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program Brochures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agricultural Sciences<\/a>
Food Technology<\/a>
Natural Resource Conservation Management<\/a>
Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Department Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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