Agricultural Sciences AAS Degree

Purpose

The Agricultural Sciences AAS Degree offers three specializations: Agri-Business and Precision Agriculture. Students gain skills and knowledge that are necessary for beginning employment in agricultural related careers.

Note: This degree is available at Columbus and Hastings

Required Courses

• AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Agriculture & Natural Resources 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1260 - Introduction to Agriculture Technology 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1310 - Plant Science 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1350 - Plant Science Lab 1 credit(s)
• AGRI 1450 - Agricultural Sales & Service 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1530 - Soil Science 4 credit(s)
• AGRI 2010 - Agricultural Enterprise Management 4 credit(s)

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• AGRI 1862 - Cooperative Education Internship 2 credit(s)
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• AGRI 2590 - Agribusiness Capstone 2 credit(s)

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• Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)

Select from one of the following specializations:

Note: Only one AGRI AAS degree may be earned by any student

• Agri-Business Specialization  - 23 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses ​​
• Precision Agriculture Specialization  - 23 credit(s)
  Suggested Sequence of Courses​ ​

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

• GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
• GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 64