Associate of Applied Science Degree
Minimum of 64 Credit Hours
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Agriculture is an introductory program designed for individuals seeking employment opportunities in the agriculture industry or for transferability to a university. The curriculum includes instruction in technology principles, agricultural operations, and animal, plant/soil science fundamentals. Course delivery includes classroom, laboratory and field experience.
Degree Requirements
General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
ENG111 Freshman Composition I (3 credits)
ENG115 Freshman Composition II (3 credits)
SPCH111 Public Speaking -or- (3 credits)
SPCH112 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
MATH180 College Algebra (4 credits)
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
Program Requirements (16 hours)
AG105 Introduction to Animal Science (3 credits)
AG110 Introduction to Agriculture Economics and Business(3 credits)
AG205 Agriculture Management Principles (3 credits)
AG250 Agriculture Internship (4 credits)
AG260 Research Methods in General Agriculture (3 credits)
Related Studies (3 hours)
CSA150 Computer Fundamentals (3 credits)
Approved Electives (9 hours)
AG115 Introduction to Aquaculture (4 credits)
BIO127 General Botany (4 credits)
BIO142 General Zoology (4 credits)
HRTC105 Garden Maintenance & Design (3 credits)
HRTC122 Plant Propagation (3 credits)
HRTC131 Soil Management (3 credits)
SMET101 Intro to Science, Math, & Engineering Technology (3 credits)