Options
Students must select and complete at least one option (Agricultural Business Management, Natural Resource, 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
Students pursuing the Agricultural Business Management option combine business techniques with knowledge of agricultural production to prepare for employment in an agriculturally related business.
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
Natural Resource Option
Students pursuing the Natural Resource option combine business techniques with knowledge of agricultural production to prepare for further education in the fields of natural resource, range and soils management.
One pair of courses from the following two pairs of courses (4-5 credits):
Production Agriculture Option
Students pursuing the Production Agriculture option combine a strong foundation in agricultural production with business techniques necessary for employment in agricultural production.
One course from the following two courses (3 credits):
Choose course not taken in agricultural core curriculum (3 credits):
Technology in Agriculture Option
Students pursing the Technology in Agriculture option are exposed to agricultural production techniques and the technologies involved in geographic information systems and precision agriculture.
Choose course not taken in agricultural core curriculum (3 credits):
Equine Management Option - Available Online
Students pursuing the Equine Management option combine business techniques and production practices to prepare for employment managing an equine-related facility.
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):
Equine Training Option - Available Online
Students pursuing the Equine Training option combine business and production practices with a training series to prepare for employment in an equine training business.
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.