Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Apply general agricultural skills and concepts within the agricultural industry.
- Interact with industry professionals using appropriate terminology.
- Apply business principles and accounting skills for successful money management and record keeping.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| BI 102 | General Biology | 4 |
| CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Communication | 3 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| | Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 122 and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Core Courses
| AG 111 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| AREC 211 | Management in Agriculture | 4 |
| AREC 221 | Marketing in Agriculture | 3 |
| BA 215 | Survey of Accounting | 4 |
| BA 226 | Business Law | 4 |
| BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| CH 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
| CSS 205 | Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems | 4 |
| | Select Approved Electives | 13 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
OSU prefers students to take BI 211, BI 212, and BI 213, but accepts BI 101, BI 102, and BI 103. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90