General Agriculture AS Degree

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Agriculture through the study of soil and plant nutrition, plant science, pesticides, and more. Students will also learn basic computer and business skills needed to succeed in agriculture and farming. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment as farm managers and in retail sales in agriculture.

2018/19 20 completers

Demonstrate managerial and leadership abilities in agriculture and plant science classes for employment that will enhance opportunities and success in the agriculture industry. Master academic proficiency and demonstrate specific skills within plant science disciplines needed for employment within the industry. Be qualified for jobs as farm manager, farm technicians. entrepreneurial farm owners, and retail agriculture sales

AGBU 059A Leadership (1 unit); AGBU 059B Careers (1 unit); AGPS 001 Soils and Plant Nutrition (4 units); AGPS 002 Entomology (4 units); AGPS 005 Plant Science (3 units); AGPS 005L Plant Science Lab (1 unit); AGPS 032 Pesticide Laws (2 units); BUAC 051 Entrepreneurial Accounting (3 units); CART 010 Computer Literacy (4 units); CART 001 Safety and Sanitation (3 units); Electives from: AGEH 001 Horticulture (3 units); AGEH 005 Plant Identification (3 units); AGEH 008 Landscape Management (3 units); AGEH 027 Pest Management (3 units); AGEH 046 Landscape Irrigation (2 units); AGEH 046L Landscape irrigation Lab (1 unit); AGEH 030 Landscape Equipment (2 units); BI 004 Elements of Biology (4 units); CH 003 General Chermistry (4 units); CIS 003 Microsoft Word (1 unit); CIS 004 Microsoft PowerPoint (1 unit); CIS 006 Business Research (1 unit); CIS 072D Microsoft Excel (3 units); ECON 002 Microeconomics (3 units); ECON 001 Macroeconomics (3 units); MATH 014 Statistics (4 units); NR 001 Conservation of Natural Resources (3 units); NR 020 GPS and Map Use (1); NR 021 Introduction to GIS (3 units); AGPS 095A Work Experience (1-4 units)