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Agricultural Studies, AAS


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In the dynamic realm of today’s agriculture, this program is designed for flexibility and to prepare students for the production, retail, and service aspects of the agriculture industry. Students will gain a broad-based education in agricultural sciences and agri-business courses such as animal science, crop production, farm business management, and field studies. In addition, students will receive practical experience in some of the largest agricultural businesses in the Midwest. The college farm also provides the resources for students to apply many farm management skills. Upon the completion of this Associate of Applied Sciences program, students may seek full-time employment in agriculture or may choose to continue their education.

Enrollment Date: Fall and/or Spring Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 65
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Industrial Technology
CIP#: 01.01020200

Program of Study

First Semester

Total Hours: 15

Second Semester

Total Hours: 15

Summer Session

Total Hours: 6

Third Semester

Total Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

Total Hours: 13

AAS Degree Total Hours: 65

Notes:

The following courses are Third or Fourth semester classes only: AGS 401 - Swine Production  , AGS 553 - Beef Production  , and AGA 271 - Advanced Corn & Soybean Production .

Ag Tech electives must be chosen from the list below.

Fall Electives

Spring Electives

Footnotes for Degree Requirements:

1 Required general education course.

2 Required elective course.

3 Institutional requirement.

4 May be substituted with a course from the same category on the General Education Course List  .

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Stacy Ihrig, Human Resources, 515-574-1138, ihrig@iowacentral.edu; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576. Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

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