General Agriculture AS Degree

The  Associate of Science in General Agriculture prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of agriculture through the study of soil and plant nutrition, plant science, pesticides, and more. Students will also learn the basic computer and business skills needed to succeed in agriculture and farming. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment as farm managers and in retail sales in agriculture. 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
AGBU 059ALeadership1
AGBU 059BCareers1
AGPS 001Soils & Plant Nutrition4
AGPS 002Entomology - General & Applied4
AGPS 005Plant Science3
AGPS 005LPlant Science Lab1
AGPS 032Pesticide Laws & Regulations2
BUAC 051Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Business Managers3
CIS 010Computer Literacy4
CART 060Sanitation and Safety2
Electives
Select 15 units from the following:
AGEH 001Horticulture3
AGEH 005Ornamental Plant Identification3
AGEH 008Landscape Management3
AGEH 027Turfgrass & Landscape Pest Management3
AGEH 030Landscape Equipment2
AGEH 046Landscape Irrigation Systems2
AGEH 046LLandscape Irrigation Systems Lab1
BI 004Elements of Biology4
CH 003Introductory General Chemistry4
AIS 003AIntroductory Microsoft Word1
AIS 004AIntroductory PowerPoint1
AIS 006Business Research2
AIS 007AIntroductory Excel1
AIS 007BAdvanced Excel2
ECON 001Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON 002Principles of Microeconomics3
MATH 014Statistical Methods4
NR 001Conservation of Natural Resources3
NR 020GPS and Map Use1
NR 021Introduction to GIS3
AGEH 095AEnvironmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience (Maximum of 4 units may be used for work experience)1-8
COD General Education Pattern18
Kinesiology Activity2
DEGREE TOTAL60