Agricultural A.A.S.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in agricultural sciences, including plant science, animal science, and agricultural economics. Students will develop a strong understanding of the principles and practices of agriculture, as well as the business and management skills necessary for success in the field. The program offers a variety of elective courses to allow students to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals.

Program Outline

Outline:

General Education Requirements (15 credits)

• Math: MAT 105 Applied Math or higher (3-4 credits)
• Communication:
• ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 102 English Composition II (3 credits)
• ENG 115 Technical Writing (3 credits)
• COM 101 Oral Communication (3 credits)
• COM 104 Small Group Communications (3 credits)
• COM 106 Public Speaking (3 credits)
• COM 110 Oral Communications (3 credits)
• Social Science:
• HIS 101 U.S. History to 1877 (3 credits)
• HIS 102 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 credits)
• POL 101 American Government (3 credits)
• Natural Science:
• CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits)
• BIO 105 Essentials of Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 108 Trends in Science (3 credits)
• BIO 110 Human Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 122 Environmental Science (3 credits)
• PHY 105 Environmental Geology (3 credits)
• PHY 111 Introduction to Physical Science (3 credits)
• PHY 125 Introduction to Physical Geology (3 credits)
• PHY 130 Astronomy (3 credits)

Core Course Requirements (13 credits)

• AGR 100 Agricultural Industries (1 credit)
• AGS 170/171 Plant Science w/Lab (4 credits)
• AGS 180 Animal Science (3 credits)
• AGB 110 Agricultural Economics (4 credits)
• COL 101 College Success Seminar (1 credit)

Elective/Option Course Requirements (33-34 credits)

• BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• ACT 101 Applied Accounting (3 credits)
• ACT 105 Personal Accounting & Finance (3 credits)
• ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• BUS 201 Principles of Management (3 credits)
• BUS 230 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• BUS 232 Advertising & Sales Promotion (3 credits)
• LGM 215 Introduction to Data Analytics (3 credits)
• BTC/CPT 103 Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)

Choose Any 2 from:

• AGR 105 Sustainable Agriculture & the Environment (6-7 credits)
• AGR 110 Introductory Forestry (3 credits)
• AGR 120 Precision Agriculture (3 credits)
• AGS 210/211 Soils with Lab (4 credits)
• BUS 208 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (3 credits)