AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

Agricultural economics applies economic principles to decisions about the use of private and public resources. The global economy creates economic opportunities for the agricultural business industry. Various options provide specialization in management, marketing, finance, and farming and ranching.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits Credits

General Education Requirements: AA AS

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ................................................. 6 ........ 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ................................................... 3 ........ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science ......................................................................... 18 ...... 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science .......................................................... 9 ...... 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ......................................................................................................... 2 ........ 2

Suggested Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credits

ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I ......................................................................... 3

ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II ........................................................................ 3

AGEC 242 Introduction to Agricultural Management ................................................... 3

AGEC 244 Introduction to Agricultural Marketing ........................................................ 3

ARSC 114 Introduction to Animal Science ................................................................. 2

ARSC 225 Natural Resources & Agro-Ecosystems .................................................... 3

ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics .................................................................. 3

ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics ................................................................. 3

H&CE 241 Leadership & Presentation Techniques ..................................................... 3

MATH 104 Finite Math ............................................................................................ 3

MATH 146 Applied Calculus .................................................................................... 3

PLSC 110 World Food Crops .................................................................................. 3

SOIL 210 Introduction to Soil Science ...................................................................... 4

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.