Agricultural Sales Specialty

This specialty incorporates hands-on learning to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for the vast career opportunities in the Agribusiness industry. Located literally in the middle of “America’s Agribusiness Center,” this program offers resources that are unique from those of any other college district.

Graduation Requirements

1. Total Credit Hours: 62 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
3. Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Sample Job Titles

Sales Representative, Grain Elevator Operations, Processing Plant Worker, Grain Farmer, Livestock Farmer, Farm Equipment Operator, Farm Manager

Articulated AAS Degree Programs

Articulated programs are designed for Richland students who intend to transfer to another institution to complete a four-year degree after earning an associate in applied science degree at Richland.

Success Coaches and other staff in the Student Success Center provide extensive transfer information on Richland’s associate in applied science degree transfer curriculum (2+2) articulated agreements with various baccalaureate institutions.

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