Program Summary
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.
Agriculture Business & Management (AGR 2215) Program Guide
Graduates of the AGR 2215 Agriculture Business and Management program will be able to
- Examine the relationship between inputs and outputs in the agriculture field to make effective and profitable decisions. (Problem Solving)
- Analyze the changing, contemporary agribusiness economic environment (Research and Literacy)
- Exhibit how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. (Personal Growth and Responsibility)
- Recognize the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. (Global & Cultural Awareness)
- Express agriculture inputs, processes, and outputs both orally and in writing to identified stakeholders. (Communication)
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 235 | Tree Identification Lab | 2 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 14 | |
| 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
annada@shawneecc.edu