The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recognized as a center of excellence in teaching and learning. With 28 degree programs, highly qualified faculty and staff, and excellent facilities, CASNR provides students with a full range of academic resources and opportunities.
Faculty
- 22 members in the Teaching Academy
- 19 recipients of the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award
- 16 New Faculty Award recipients
- 9 recipients of the President’s Academic Achievement Award
- 2 recipients of the Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award
- 2 recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award
- 2 recipients of the Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Teaching Academy (Plant and Soil Science and Agricultural Education and Communications)
- 4 Horn Professors
- 1 Piper Professor
- 1 Hemphill-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award
- 1 Barnie E. Rushing, Jr., Faculty Distinguished Research Award recipient
- 2 recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Academic Programs
CASNR is known for producing graduates with a strong work ethic who have the ability to think creatively and analytically in solving disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems. Degree offerings include 10 Bachelor and 13 Masters programs, along with five Doctoral programs. The college leads the university in the percentage of classes taught by professors. CASNR faculty rank among the highest at the university on faculty and course evaluations. Separately, CASNR is a campus leader in distance education with one undergraduate, four masters and one doctoral (offered jointly by Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University) distance degree programs.
Scholarships
CASNR maintains one of the largest scholarship programs among the colleges at Texas Tech. Typically, one of every three of our students receives a scholarship. CASNR currently has 14 students on Presidential scholarships and 33 Dean’s scholars. Students in CASNR earn scholarships totaling $1.8 million. To apply, visit ApplyTexas. Deadline: February 1.