Agriculture Plant Science AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer, also called Agriculture Plant Science AS-T, is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or related major at a CSU campus. Students who complete this degree will receive "priority admission with junior status to the California State University system." Completing this degree guarantees admission to the CSU system but not a particular campus or major.
Agriculture Plant Science AS-T prepares students for a career as a plant scientist, agriculture teacher, biotechnologist, agronomist or crop scientist, turf manager, farm manager, weed scientist, entomologist, nursery manager, garden specialist, researcher, or landscape manager.
This degree require students to meet both of the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-B).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, and assess landscape or nursery for ecological and economic sustainability.
- Explain and apply basic principles of botany to horticulture practices, plant growth, development and harvest.
- Meet the requirements for transfer to a California State University with a major in Plant Science or Horticulture.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | Units | |
| AGPS 001 | Soils & Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| AGPS 005 | Plant Science | 3 |
| AGPS 005L | Plant Science Lab | 1 |
| AGEH 005 | Ornamental Plant Identification | 3 |
| CH 003 | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| ECON 002 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 014 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| Required Subtotal | 22 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor.
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.
