NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

General Agriculture AS


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The General Agriculture Program prepares students to obtain an education with courses from a diversity of ag related disciplines.  This degree will require students to take courses in livestock production, range management, horticulture, ag economics, and science.  Students completing this associate’s degree will have enough flexibility in electives to transfer to a wide range of 4-year agricultural degrees.  Those students preferring to not work on an advanced degree will be well diversified for general ag employment opportunities.

Program Outcomes:
  1. Design solutions to real-world agricultural issues using the scientific method.

  2. Interpret the effects of regulatory issues on the local, national, and global agricultural industry.

  3. Create multimedia information products that communicate effectively in the realm of agriculture.

  4. Investigate marketing channels or opportunities for agricultural products.

 A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.

Required Course of Study

Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 16-17 credits


Spring Semester - 13 credits


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 16 credits


Spring Semester - 14-15 credits


Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Electives


Program elective options: AGEC, AECL, AGRI, ANSC, BIOL, CHEM, COMM, EDFD, HORT, ITEC, or REWM

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