Associate in Applied Science - Agriculture
60 credit hours
Catalog Year 2026-2027
The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to give students a broad overview of the agricultural field, with an emphasis on regenerative agriculture. Students will combine general education and agriculture core classes with hands-on experience from one of three specialized occupational certificates in Agriculture Business, Agronomy, or Precision Agriculture to further hone their skills and knowledge in their preferred career pathway.
Upon completion of the AAS in Agriculture, students will also have completed at least one additional occupational certificate; and will be prepared for employment in positions including chemical applicator, purchasing analyst, herdsman, crop adjuster, sales associate, production manager, and more.
General Education Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 105 | Critical Reading & Writing or Writing for Industry | 3 |
| Mathematics | Any college-level Mathematics course or TMAT 103 | 3-4 |
| Life Science or Physical Science |
Any one IAI Life Science or Physical Science course |
3-4 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts |
Any one IAI Humanities or Fine Arts course. PHIL 114 recommended |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-17 |
Agriculture Core Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 102 | Agriculture Safety | 1 |
| AGRI 103 or BTEC 145 | Agricultural Employment or Employment Success Strategies | 1 |
| AGRI 104 | Computer Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 110 | Introductory Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGRI 150 | Principles of Agronomy | 4 |
| AGRI 157 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| AGRI 170 | Intro to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRI 299 or TECH 299 | Agriculture Internship | 2 |
| Emphasis Option |
Choose at least one emphasis option to complete requirements:
|
23 |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 |
Agriculture Business Option (23 Credit Hours Needed)
Students choosing this emphasis option will also earn the Agriculture Business certificate.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ATEC 120 or ACCT 200 | Accounting Fundamentals or Financial Accounting | 3 or 4 |
| AGRI 111 or BUSN 230 | Marketing Agriculture Products or Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| AGRI 112 or BTEC 250 | Farm Management or Small Business Management | 3 |
| Electives |
Choose 13-14 hours from approved elective list below and/or complete another emphasis option |
13-14 |
Agronomy Option (23 Credit Hours Needed)
Students choosing this empasis option will also earn the Agronomy certificate.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 153 | Pest Management | 3 |
| AGRI 154 | Agronomic Field Applications | 4 |
| AGRI 160 | Introduction to Precision Agriculture | 3 |
| Electives |
Choose 13 hours from approved elective list below and/or complete another emphasis option |
13 |
Cannabis Cultivation Option (23 Credit Hours Needed)
Students choosing this emphasis option will also earn the Cannabis Cultivation certificate.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 120 | Introductory Horticulture | 3 |
| AGRI 140 | Introduction to Cannabis | 3 |
| AGRI 141 | Cannabis Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| AGRI 142 | Cannabis Cultivation | 4 |
| BTEC 150 | Customer Relations | 1 |
| Electives |
Choose 9 hours from approved elective list below and/or complete another emphasis option |
9 |
Precision Agriculture (23 Credit Hours Needed)
Students choosing this emphasis option will also earn the Precision Agriculture certificate.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 160 | Introduction to Precision Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 163 | UAS Certification and Operations in Agriculture | 3 |
| Precision Electives | Choose from the following elective options: |
5 |
| Electives |
Choose 12 hours from approved elective list below and/or complete another emphasis option |
12 |
Regenerative Agriculture Option (23 Credit Hours Needed)
Students choosing this emphasis option will also earn the Regenerative Agriculture certificate.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 180 | Principles of Regenerative Agriculture | 3 |
| Regenerative Electives | Choose from the following elective options: |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 17 hours from approved elective list below and/or complete another emphasis option |
17 |
Elective Course List
Choose from this list to complete your emphasis option requirements. You may also choose to complete an additional emphasis option to complete another certificate.
| Electives |