Agriculture (Options: Animal Science, Plant Science, General Agriculture) (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Agriculture allows students to develop academic abilities and skills associated with the agriculture industry. Students with long-term goals of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in any chosen field of Agriculture will benefit from these courses. The student may choose a specific option to pursue within the field of Agriculture. The options include Animal Science, Plant Science or General Agriculture. Prior to beginning a desired option, students should meet with an academic advisor to specify the courses required to meet their desired goals.

Agriculture - Options: Animal Science, Plant Science, General Agriculture Program Requirements

AGR-100 Introduction to Agriculture Credits: 3
CIS-200 Critical & Creative Thinking Credits: 3
Option Elective Credits: 4
Option Elective Credits: 4
Option Elective Credits: 4
Option Elective Credits: 4
Option Elective Credits: 3-4
Option Elective Credits: 3-4

General Education Requirements

BIO-160 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
ENG-150 Technical Writing Credits: 3
HLT-101 Lifetime Wellness Credits: 2
MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3 or MTH 130
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120

Humanities - 9 Credit Hours

Block I: Western Culture

(Select One)

ART-101 Art History I Credits: 3
ART-105 Art History II Credits: 3
ART-100 Art and Experience Credits: 3
ASL-101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL-102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ENG-180 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG-350 Survey American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-351 Survey American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-340 Survey English Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-341 Survey English Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-250 Children’s Literature Credits: 3
HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation Credits: 3
PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL-102 Intro to New Testament Credits: 3
REL-101 Intro to Old Testament Credits: 3
THR-101 Introduction to Theater Credits: 3

Block II: World Culture

(Select One)

ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II Credits: 3
CHN, FRN, GRM, SPN, World Language Elective Credits: 3
HST-105 World History I Credits: 3
HST-106 World History II Credits: 3
HUM-102 Africa, Oceania, Americas Art Credits: 3
MUS-101 Music of the World Credits: 3
MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS-201 Latin-American Music Credits: 3
REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World Credits: 3

Choice of Humanities

Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Option Electives for Agriculture

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .