Associate of Science: Farm and Ranch Management

This program of study is designed for the student planning on a career in Agriculture with the intent on transferring to a four-year baccalaureate degree program in Animal Science, General Agriculture, or Ag Business. The following represents a suggested program of study and is intended to meet typical requirements within these disciplines of a transfer institution. The Associate of Science Degree is awarded to students fulfilling the requirements of the program.

Suggested Program of Study

Number	Course Name	Hr
Orientation
AG101	Agriculture Orientation	1
General Education Component
Written/Oral Communication 9 hours
EN176	English Composition	3
EN177	English Composition II	3
	Oral Communication - Gen. Ed.	3
Natural Science and Math 8 hours
Natural Science - Gen. Ed.		5
Mathematics - Gen. Ed.		3
Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.		3
Social/Behavioral Science-Gen. Ed.		3
Arts/Humanities 6 hours
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed.		3
Arts/Humanities - Gen. Ed.		3
Health/Physical Education 2 hours
Physical Education - Lifestyle		1
Physical Education - Skill		1
Additional Ag/Math/Science/Computer Component Declared Ag Business and Business Majors may also use business courses. (22 hrs min)
See advisor for appropriate course work selection.
Suggested Electives
AG106	Principles of Agriculture Economics	3
AG126	Principles of Livestock Nutrition	3
AG149	Principles of Animal Science	3
AG150	Principles of Animal Science Lab	1
AG153	Reproduction of Farm Animals	3
AG226	Applied Livestock Nutrition	3
AG290	Agriculture Equipment Safety	1
BI100	General Biology with Lab	4
Suggested AG / Farm & Ranch Program Elective		8
AG232	Farm and Ranch Mgmt Techniques I	4
AG233	Farm and Ranch Mgmt Techniques II	4
	AS Agricultural Component	1
Minimum credit hours to graduate: 62