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California Regional Consortia

Agricultural Leadership

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Submitter's Information

Name

Daisy Zaragoza

Title

Curriculum and Instructional Scheduling Analyst

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Merced College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Bryan Tassey

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Agricultural Leadership

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Agriculture Business, Sales, and Service (011200)

Projected Start Date

07/25/25

Catalog Description

The Certificate in Agricultural Leadership at Merced College offers specialized training to build leadership skills specifically for the agricultural sector. Through a selection of leadership-focused courses, students will develop practical skills in communication, personal development, team leadership, and public relations. This program prepares students for leadership roles within agricultural organizations, educational institutions, and community outreach programs. Completion of the certificate requires a minimum of 8 semester units.

A certificate of Achievement in Agricultural Leadership will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a "C" (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Based on historical enrollment numbers and the fact that leadership/ag ambassador classes are offered every semester, projection are 20-25 completers per year.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The Agricultural Leadership Certificate at Merced College is designed to equip students with the essential leadership and communication skills required for influential roles in agriculture-related organizations, community programs, and agribusiness settings. Through focused coursework, students will gain hands-on experience in communication, team leadership, and public relations, all tailored to the agriculture sector. The program’s overarching goal is to prepare students to serve as advocates for the agriculture industry, fostering community awareness, supporting personal and team growth, and engaging in outreach efforts that bridge agriculture and the wider community.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

8

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

A certificate of Achievement in Agricultural Leadership will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a "C" (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Program Requirements

Program Core (Choose a minimum of 8 units from the following): 

Course IDTitleUnits
AGAB-30AElements of Agricultural Leadership2
AGAB-30B
Agriculture Leadership-Personal Development
2

AGAB-30CAgriculture Leadership-Team Leadership
2

AGAB-31A
Agricultural Ambassadors-Introduction
2

AGAB-31B
Agricultural Ambassadors-Recruitment

2

AGAB-31C
Agricultural Ambassadors-Public Relations
2

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Submission Details

Published at

01/31/25 - 11:18 AM

Status

Recommended

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