Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Core Curriculum
Option(s) Courses
Degree available online
Student Learning Outcomes
Agricultural Sales and Service graduates will be able to demonstrate a/an:
- Basic proficiency in a wide range of specific approved practices in Agricultural Business Management, Equine Management, Equine Training, or Technology in Agriculture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Basic proficiency in the use of financial and GIS computer software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, and VI.)
- Ability to develop and implement a herd health program and/or a crop rotational plan for production agriculture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III,IV, and VI.)
- Ability to develop and use the newest marketing and management tools to make more effective marketing and management decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VI.)
- Basic understanding of specific livestock and farm production practices of the Northern Great Plains. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VI.)
Requirements
Agricultural Sales and Services Core Curriculum
| AGEC 241 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics | 3 |
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
| BOTE 247 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| CSCI 200 | Database Software Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Options
Students must select and complete at least one option (Agricultural Business Management, Natural Resources, Production Agriculture, Technology in Agriculture, Equine Management, or Equine Training) to complete the Associate in Science degree in Agricultural Sales and Service.
The online courses in the Equine Options will have substantial attached fees. Contact the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies for more information.
Agricultural Business Management Option
| AGRI 297 | Agricultural Management Internship; Externship; Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| | Two Credits Required | |
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| GIS 381 | Geographic Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| H&CE 241 | Leadership and Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
| SOIL 210 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
| ANSC 220 | Livestock Production | 3 |
| PLSC 225 | Principles of Crop Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Natural Resource Option
One pair of courses from the following two pairs of courses (4-5 credits):
Production Agriculture Option
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
| ANSC 220 | Livestock Production | 3 |
| PLSC 225 | Principles of Crop Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Choose course not taken in agricultural core curriculum (3 credits):
Technology in Agriculture Option
| AGRI 280 | Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
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| AGRI 297 | Agricultural Management Internship; Externship; Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| | Two Credits Required | |
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| GIS 210 | Applied GPS | 3 |
| GIS 380 | Applied Arc GIS | 3 |
| H&CE 241 | Leadership and Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
Choose course not taken in agricultural core curriculum (3 credits):
| BOTE 247 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| CSCI 200 | Database Software Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Equine Management Option - Available Online
All of the classes in this option are only available in an online format. Additional fees will apply for the delivery of these online courses.
One course from the following two courses (2 credits):
| ANSC 265 | Equine Marketing | 2 |
| ANSC 267 | Equine Facility Management | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Equine Training Option - Available Online
All of the classes in this option are only available in an online format. Additional fees will apply for the delivery of these online courses.