Agricultural Education and Communication offers three degrees; Agribusiness which consists of four concentrations focusing on a specific aspect of agribusiness, Agricultural Services and Development which focuses on a variety of aspects in the agriculture industry, agency and includes the agriculture science teacher certification and Agricultural Communication.
Wildlife and Natural Resources focuses on gaining an integrated understanding of how biological, geological and human factors affect environmental quality. The Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Sustainability and Ecosystem sciences offers a comprehensive degree focused on managing and conserving our natural resources. Concentrations include: wildlife science, pre-veterinary medicine, soil science, natural resource ecology and sustainability studies.
TREAT Riding is an equine assisted therapeutic riding program within the College that uses horseback riding as a form of therapy. It also serves as a training program for students who plan to enter careers in different phases of the equine assisted therapy industry and those who will be involved with children with special needs in their chosen profession. TREAT provides a hands-on laboratory for a variety of classes including special education, nursing science, adaptive physical education, psychology and others.
Teaching the Agricultural Sciences has been part of Tarleton from its establishment in 1899. Tarleton State University was known for most of the first half of the twentieth century as John Tarleton Agricultural College. Today, that tradition is stronger than ever with student enrollment in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources exceeding 2,400. Tarleton's program is second in number of student majors in Texas, and third nationally among non-land grant universities.
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX | 20 |
| 2 | FL | 1 |
| 3 | AA | 0 |
