Frequently Asked Questions - Academics/General Information
Q: What can I do with a CASNR degree?
A: Career opportunities abound with a degree from CASNR - alumni include senators and representatives at the state and federal levels, NASA food scientists, doctors and veterinarians, sales representatives, biotechnologists, plant scientists, teachers and professors, magazine editors, lawyers, fisheries biologists, landscape architects, and bank presidents. For more specific information about your degree visit your department’s Web site.
Q: What undergraduate programs/majors/minors does CASNR offer?
A: Visit CASNR Undergraduate Programs for a comprehensive list of programs. For more detailed information, visit the CASNR departmental websites.
Q: What is the student-to-faculty ratio?
A: The student to faculty ratio is 13:1, with an average class size of 27 students.
Q: What kind of academic and personal help is available to CASNR undergraduates?
A: The CASNR Recruitment and Career (ARC) Center provides resources to students majoring in agriculture. Students can visit the ARC Center to find out about student organizations, internship opportunities, college events, university resources, and career development. The ARC Center is located in the Dean’s Office, Goddard 108.
Q: What if I want to change my major/college?
A: In order to change your major within CASNR you will have to get a departmental major change form from the Dean’s office, generally there are no GPA requirements. In order to change your major to a major within a different college the student would have to go to the college of the major they wish to transfer into and fill out an academic transfer form. Certain colleges have different GPA requirements; the student must be accepted by that college.
Q: How good is CASNR at helping students find internships?
A: A Government Internship Program is offered at both state and federal levels, as well as industry internships through CASNR’s partnership with TTU’s Career Center. The Career Center also helps with resume critiques, mock interviews, etiquette and many other things to prepare them for a career in ag sciences and natural resources. Visit the Texas Tech Career Center website for more information.
Q: Can I double major in CASNR?
A: Certainly, students can double major, but they cannot major and minor in the same department. The student will simply complete two different tracks; some courses may count for both majors. The student should come to the Dean’s office to declare a second major.