Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer (AS-T)
Students completing the Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer will be able to seamlessly transfer in the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Business. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of Agriculture Business through the study of economics, accounting and sales. Students will acquire skills and abilities in agriculture economics, use of agriculture accounting software, sales and marketing of products, management and computer skills. This degree is specifically intended to facilitate a seamless transfer to the CSU system, but it also provides the preparation necessary for immediate employment in retail sales, crop management, bookkeeping, and entry-level finance.
Program Outcomes
- Students will be able to use economic principles to analyze financial data to optimize production in an agricultural business.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in public relations and business communications.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
Agriculture Business for Transfer (AS-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for agriculture business for all CSU campuses that offer a similar degree. Students planning to transfer to institutions other than the CSU are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. Upon completion of this Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer (AS-T) Degree students will be prepared for employment in retail sales, assistant crop managers, entry-level finance and bookkeeping. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include: sales representatives, marketing, farm managers and accountants.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 37-39 | |
| Select one of the following General Education patterns: | ||
California State University General Education (CSU-GE) * | ||
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) ** | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 12-15 | |
| AG 004 | Soil Science * | 3 |
| or CHEM 001 | General Chemistry 1 | |
| or CHEM 020 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| AGMT 001 | Agriculture Economics * | 3 |
| ECON 050 | Principles of Macroeconomics * | 3 |
| MATH 021 | Introduction to Statistics * | 4 |
| or BUS 020 | Business Statistics | |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 9 | |
Select three of the following courses: | ||
| AGMT 005 | Agriculture Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| AGMT 006 | Agriculture Sector Analysis | 3 |
| AGMT 102 | Ag Sales and Marketing | 3 |
| AGMT 103 | Introduction to Agriculture Business | 3 |
| AGMT 104 | Agriculture Accounting | 3 |
| AGMT 108 | Ag Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| PLSI 001 | Introduction to Plant Science * | 3 |
| or ASCI 001 | Introduction to Animal Science | |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 6-12 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 12-15 units may be double counted above in 1A (CSU GE).
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9-13 units may be double counted above in 1B (IGETC-CSU). IGETC-CSU requires completion of IGETC AREA 1C.
The Associate in Science Degree for Transfer requirements include completion of the 60 unit program defined above with at least 12 units taken in residence at College of the Sequoias with a “C” (2.0) average and a “C” or better grade in all required major and restricted electives courses (see Transfer Information and Requirements for additional details).