Agriculture and Technical Studies

Study agriculture at Dickinson State University

Do you love working outdoors, and want a fun hands-on career that provides real satisfaction for your hard work? Modern agriculture blends cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and business strategy to revolutionize how we feed and fuel the world Whether your passion lies in hands-on research in a lab, managing a multimillion-dollar agribusiness, or shaping international food policy, an agricultural science degree equips you with the highly marketable skills needed to build a resilient future.

Students can explore areas such as agricultural studies, agricultural sales and service, agricultural education, ranching, animal science, plant science, and natural resource management.

Why choose DSU?

Learn close to the industries, communities, and landscapes that make agriculture and technical careers matter.

A great fit if you like agriculture, ranching, livestock, agribusiness, agricultural education, natural resources, land stewardship, technical training, and hands-on career preparation.

4 + 1 Program

Dickinson State University, in collaboration with North Dakota State University, allows you to earn a bachelor's and master's in 5 Years! 

• 4 years on DSU campus - Bachelor of Science in agricultural studies with agricultural education minor
• 1 year online through NDSU - Masters of Education in agricultural education

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Education

• Agricultural Education, B.S.E.D

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Studies

• Agricultural Studies - Agricultural Communication Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Business/Marketing Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Equine Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - General Agriculture Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Integrated Farm Management Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Integrated Ranch Management Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Natural Resource Management Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Range Management Option, B.S.

• Agricultural Studies - Soil Science Option, B.S.

Associate Degrees

Associate in Science - Agricultural Sales and Service

• Agricultural Sales and Service - Agricultural Business Management Option, A.S.

• Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Management Option, A.S.

• Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Training Option, A.S.

• Agricultural Sales and Service - Natural Resource Management Option, A.S.

• Agricultural Sales and Service - Production Agriculture Option, A.S.

Certificates

• Farm and Ranch Certificate

• Horse Production Certificate

Minors

• Agri-Business Minor

• Equine Science Minor

• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Minor

• Soil Science Minor

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