Agriculture

Program Summary

Any career in agriculture should start with a solid background in plant and animal biology and chemistry. There are numerous career opportunities in agriculture today ranging from the production sector such as farming to scientific research to conservation.

Degrees Offered

Associate in Arts (AA)

Scholarships

Janet White Mead – MCC agriculture program; 2.5 GPA; financial need but not full federal aid.

A.L. Warrington Memorial – Student majoring in Agriculture or Health Occupations; must maintain a 2.2 GPA. Request a special application from the Financial Aid Office.

For other scholarships, go to Scholarships.

Related Majors

Horticulture

Entrepreneurial & Diversified Agriculture

AA Degree Requirements

General Education /Credit Hours
Communications (courses approved for AA) 9
Humanities (courses approved for AA) 9
Social/Behavioral Science (courses approved for AA) 9
Math and Science (courses approved for AA) 10
Computer Education (courses approved for AA) 3
Physical Education (courses approved for AA) 2
Total 42

Recommended Electives (select 22 credits)
BIO125 Plant Biology 4
BIO130 Animal Biology 4
BIO146 Genetics 3
or
BIO148 Human Genetics (3)
BIO190 Introductory Biotechnology 3
CHM165 General Chemistry I 4
CHM261 Organic Chemistry I 4
MAT121 College Algebra 4
MAT156 Statistics 3
Agriculture Electives 16

Total 22
Total Required Hours 64