General Agriculture A.S. Degree (01040.AS)

School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

The General Agriculture major is tailor made for students wishing to explore this diverse industry with a multitude of classes offered. A broad general agricultural background provides students with entry level employment opportunities and skills along with the ability to transfer to a college or university and continue their studies in a wide variety of agricultural fields. Career Opportunities A major in General Agriculture opens many doors for students in this area such as Agricultural Production, Agricultural Banking and Finance, Self-Employment in Agriculture, Wholesale and Retail Sales, Equipment Service and Sales, Legislative/Administrative Services, Field Service Representative, and Pest Control Advisor. The Associate in Arts Degree is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the General Agriculture Core and nine units from the elective list. Students must complete elective courses from three of the five agricultural areas.

The Associate of Science Degree in General Agriculture is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the degree and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Demonstrate proficiency in software used in agribusiness.

B. Develop safe operational skills on tractors and other Agriculture power equipment.

C. Categorize the identification and nomenclature of plants.

D. Examine the role of livestock in the global animal industry.

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Program Requirements:

Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth: (23 units)

Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (18 Units)

Total Degree Units: (60 Units)

Programs of Similar Interest:

• Agriculture Education (AS)

• General Agriculture (CN)