Agriculture A.S.

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Agriculture A.S.

Department: Science

Total Credit Hours: 59-62

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Subject Course Title Credits
General Education Requirements - 33-36 credits
Mathematics MAT 158 or College Algebra – General Education  4
MAT 162 College Algebra – STEM
Communication ENG 101 English Composition I 3
ENG 102 or English Composition II 3
ENG 115 Technical Writing
COM 101 or Oral Communication 3
COM 106 Public Speaking
Social Science HIS 101 or US History to 1877 3
HIS 102 or US History Since 1877
POL 101 American Government
Any Social Science Course
Natural Science BIO 105/106 or Essentials of Biology with Lab 4-5
BIO 150/151 General Biology with Lab
CHM 101 or/103 or Introduction to Chemistry with Lab  4-5
CHM 115 General Chemistry I with Lab
Humanities Any Humanities Course 3
Elective Social Science or Any Social Science Course 3-4
Humanities or Any Humanities Course
MAT175 Introduction to Statistics
Core Course Requirements - 26 Credit Hours
ARG 100 Agriculture Industries 1
AGS 170/171 Plant Science with Lab 4
AGS 180 Animal Science 4
AGB 110 Agricultural Economics 4
AGR 105 Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment 3
AGS 210/211 Soil Science with Lab 4
AGS 120 or Precision Agriculture 3
AGS 110 or Introductory Forestry
AGR 200 or Agribusiness Internship 3
Total Required Hours: 59-62 credits

As one of the fastest growing industries in the world, the field of agriculture provides limitless job opportunities for career success.

Start your transformation toward a career in this exciting, in-demand field with an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture from St. Charles Community College. You’ll learn the foundations of plant and soil science, animal science, natural resources, as well as the economics of agricultural production.

Studying Agriculture at SCC prepares you for a variety of jobs, including field and farm production, technical support of agricultural research, natural resources specialist, and employment in a wide spectrum of businesses related to agriculture.

If you’re planning on earning a bachelor’s degree at another institution, you’ll be well-prepared and get the help you need to ensure a smooth transfer of credits.

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