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 101General Biology

4

BI 102General Biology

4

CH 122College Chemistry II

5

EC 201Introduction to Microeconomics

4

MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121ZComposition I

4

Communication

3

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Oppression

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Western Culture

3

Writing/Composition

3

Total Credit Hours:44

CH 122: 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 111Computers in Agriculture

3

AREC 211Management in Agriculture

4

AREC 221Marketing in Agriculture

3

BA 215Survey of Accounting

4

BA 226Business Law

4

BI 103General Biology

4

CH 121College Chemistry

5

CSS 205Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems

4

Electives

13

Total Credit Hours:46

OSU prefers students to take BI 221, BI 222, and BI 223, 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