Program Summary
(AGR 2215) AAS Degree – Minimum 62 hours
This Associate of Applied Science Degree program is designed to prepare the student as a manager, salesperson, or self-employed dealer in the field of agriculture or agriculture related business.
This Capstone program will transfer into the College of Agriculture program at SIU-C. Interested students should seek advisement.
Possible Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquaculture operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the dayto-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
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SOC Codes: 11-9013.00
View this Program in the College Catalog
First Year Courses
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 113 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| AGR 116 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| COM 111 | Business Computer Systems | 4 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 14 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 112 | Introduction to Crop Science | 4 |
| ACC 111 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSY 211 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPC 111 or SPC 210 | Speech or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 18 | |
Second Year Courses
| FALL SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 111 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| AGR 117 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| AGR 228 | Wildlife Management | 3 |
| AGR 210 | Introduction to Agricultural Communications | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 115 | Intro to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGR 145 | Introduction to Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AGR 211 | Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| ECO 211 or ECO 212 | Introduction to Macroeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| AGR 197 | Agriculture Internship | 2 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
Possible Careers
Contacts
Admissions and Advising
618-634-3200
Toll Free 1-800-481-2242
admissions@shawneecc.edu
Anna Davenport
Agriculture Instructor
618-634-3264
annad@shawneecc.edu