Degree Options

An Associate in Science degree (transfer option) requires the completion of a minimum of 12 hours in a field of study with 64 hours required for graduation. After two years, a student will have a strong background in agriculture to allow him or her to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete work on a bachelor's degree. With the aid of a faculty advisor, a student will select courses to fit the curriculum as established by the transfer school.

An Associate in Applied Science degree requires the completion of a minimum of 45 hours in specialization courses or competencies and related contextual courses or competencies. The requirements of the occupation determine the mixture of courses. In addition, the student must complete general education requirements. A student must take a minimum of 64 credit hours for degree completion. In the Applied Science degree option, students may specialize in livestock production or agri-business to better prepare them for a career after two-years of study.

General Education Requirements:
Communications
English Comp I
English Comp II
Public Speaking

(9 credit hours)
3
3
3

Computer Science
Intro to Computer Concepts & Applications

(3 credit hours)
Humanities
From at least 2 of the following disciplines: Art, Music, Theater, History, Philosophy, or Literature (Studio and performance courses are excluded)
 (6 credit hours)
Physical Education Activity

(1 credit hour)
College Orientation

(1 credit hour)

Social & Behavioral Science
From at least 2 of the following disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Political Science, or Anthropology

(6 credit hours)
Math & Lab Science
College Algebra Chemistry w/Lab

(8 credit hours)

3
5
Minimum Requirements

34 credit hours

Recommended Courses:
Careers in Agriculture
Principles of Biology
Crop Science or Soils
Agricultural Economics
Principles of Livestock Nutrition
Animal Science
and Animal Science Lab

(19 credit hours)


3

3

3

3

3
3

1
Business Electives (3 credit hours)
Program Electives

(8 credit hours)
Total Degree Requirements 64 credit hours

General Education Requirements:

Communications
English Comp I
Communications Elective
Public Speaking

(6 credit hours)
3

3
3

College Orientation

(1 credit hour)
Choose from the following disciplines:
Mathematics, Lab Science, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, Physical Education

(9 credit hours)

Required Courses
Careers in Agriculture
Animal Science and
Animal Science Lab
Principles of Biology w Lab
Intro to Computer Concepts & Applications
Crop Science or Soil Science
Accounting Elective
Business Electives
Farm and Ranch Management
Agricultural Economics
General Electives
Agriculture Electives

 (45 credit hours)

3
3
1

4


3

4
3
6

3

3
6

6
Total Degree Requirements

64 credit hours