B.S. with a Major in Rural Community Development

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, School of Arts and Sciences

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Fields

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Public Administration

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The Major in Rural Community Development is an interdisciplinary degree with a focus on equipping students with the skills and abilities necessary to create positive social, economic, political, and cultural impacts in rural communities. Students will develop skills and knowledge in cultural understanding and social responsibility backed with an emphasis on critical thinking skills to best develop effective strategies for building up rural communities. These learned principals are further emphasized through hands-on learning in the community and internships. Graduates of the Rural Community Development degree go on to enjoy success in a variety of career paths including community planning, non-profit work, and governmental agencies, and are well prepared for a variety of graduate study options from psychology and sociology to human services.

About the School

The School of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual hub of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, providing all ABAC students the Core Curriculum and helping to develop their critical thinking, writing, and research skills. We offer two associate degrees, four bachelor’s degrees, and a number of different degree tracks that allow students to further specialize based upon their interests and goals. The mission of the School of Arts and Sciences is to provide an educational foundation through student-focused teaching, engagement, and mentorship. Our comprehensive education prepares graduates for professional and civic life in a diverse and ever-changing society.

The School of Arts and Science understands that tackling the problems facing the world will require a collaboration of experts in the liberal arts, sciences, mathematics, health professions, humanities, and entrepreneurship. Your academic career at ABAC will be grounded in studies in each of these areas, preparing you to engage in solving the world's problems through your area of expertise. By exploring the world of social and natural sciences, the arts and humanities, you will gain the foundational knowledge needed for your career and beyond. Our goal is for you to have a life-changing experience that allows you to leave ABAC ready to overcome any challenge and solve any problem.