McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
I was born in New Orleans, but I basically grew up in Slidell which is an hour away. Originally I came to McNeese because I was interested in becoming a dietician, and I was looking for colleges that weren’t too…
Are you interested in studying agriculture, nature and conservation, nutrition and dietetics or veterinary medicine? Our Agricultural Sciences programs are a perfect fit for you.
Home to the Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences, McNeese has three working farms where you can gain practical experience in everything from animal science to growing crops and beekeeping. We’re also home to the state-of-the-art CAMPP facility, where you can learn the skills needed for careers in food safety, meat processing and product preparation. With robust internship, research and scholarship opportunities and a national champion rodeo team to boot, the College of Agriculture is ready to help you get started on your path to success.
Bachelor's Degrees
Our Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree features concentrations in:
Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
General Agriculture
Master's Degrees
We also offer a Master of Science in Environmental and Chemical Sciences with a concentration in Agricultural Sciences
McNeese's Department of Business Disciplines offers the following master's degree:
Our Master in Business Administration degree offers concentrations in:
Bachelor's Degrees
Our Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree features concentrations in:
Food and Nutritional Sciences
Food Technology
Nutrition and Dietetics
Master's Degrees
We also offer a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees
Our Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree features concentrations in:
Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to growth and success.
Our students have the opportunity to travel to national and international academic and industry conventions to present their research.
Students in the College of Agricultural Sciences are first choice for local, state and national scholarships.
Our nutrition and dietetics program has additional accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
CAMPP is a satellite campus of McNeese where students learn how to conduct applied research related to agricultural sciences. At CAMPP, students also prepare for a wide variety of careers in agriculture, food science and food service.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.