Agriculture, A.S. (Agriculture)

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Students planning on transferring to a four-year college/university should determine as soon as possible the type of agriculture degree desired at the baccalaureate level. The courses listed below provide the student with core and prerequisite subject areas necessary to enroll in upper division courses in agriculture at senior institutions with degree programs in:

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Education
Animal Science
Food Science and Technology
Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
Plant and Soil Science
Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Agriculture

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

PHIL 1030♦ - Human Nature and Life
Approved General Education Humanities elective¹3 credits
Approved General Education Literature elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

²See note below.

Approved History General Education electives¹6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science electives¹6 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective¹3 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² See senior institution for history requirements.

³ Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.