2022-2023 Course Catalog

Agribusiness Associate in Applied Science (2063)

Completing the Agribusiness degree prepares and connects students to a vast number of career opportunities in the agricultural industry. Richland's location in the Agribusiness capital of the world uniquely enables the College to offer a combination of high quality classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and supervised work experiences. Graduates of the program will be in high demand from the following types of agricultural companies: farm supply and service companies, crop insurance providers, seed companies, farm service government agencies, natural resources government agencies, processors of agricultural commodities, grain and livestock farms, and others.

This is a career and technical education program. Some of the courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours: 61 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 Community College
  3. Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Sample Job Titles

Sales Representative, Crop Insurance Underwriter, Soil Conservation Technician, Seed Technician, Grain Technician, Grain Elevator Manager, Farm Manager, Lab Technician, Processing Plant Operator

Additional Program Considerations

Students attending full time who begin in the spring semester may not finish in a two-year time frame. All AAS degrees include a required minimum of 15 general education credits.

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 Associal in Applied Science degree transfer curriculum (2+2_ articulated agreements with various baccalaureate institutions.

Franklin University (Columbus, OH)

Greenville University (Greenville, IL) - Organizational Leadership

 

Curriculum Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall Semester

AGRIC 100Career Planning in Agriculture

1.0

AGRIC 112Computer Skills for Agriculture

3.0

AGRIC 210Soil Science

4.0

AGRIC 235Agriculture Business Management

3.0

MATH 104Technical Mathematics

4.0

Spring Semester

COMM 120Business & Professional Speaking

3.0

Or

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

AGRIC 106Animal Science

4.0

Agriculture Elective

3.0

ENGL 110Professional & Technical Writing

3.0

Or

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

ACCT and/or BUS Electives (9 hours)

Fall Semester

AGRIC 130Crop Science

4.0

AGRIC 135Sales and Marketing of Ag Products

3.0

General Education Elective

3.0

ACCT and/or BUS Electives (9 hours)

Spring Semester

AGRIC 290Work Exp Practicum & Seminar

3.0

Agriculture Elective

3.0

General Education Elective

3.0

Elective (4)

4.0

Elective (4)

4.0

Required Courses

AGRIC 100Career Planning in Agriculture

1.0

AGRIC 106Animal Science

4.0

AGRIC 112Computer Skills for Agriculture

3.0

AGRIC 130Crop Science

4.0

AGRIC 135Sales and Marketing of Ag Products

3.0

AGRIC 210Soil Science

4.0

AGRIC 235Agriculture Business Management

3.0

AGRIC 290Work Exp Practicum & Seminar

3.0

ENGL 110Professional & Technical Writing

3.0

Or

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

COMM 120Business & Professional Speaking

3.0

Or

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

MATH 104Technical Mathematics

4.0

General Education Elective

6.0

ACCT and/or BUS Electives (9 hours)

Agriculture Elective

3.0

Elective

3.0

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Regenerative Agriculture (206A)

The Regenerative Agriculture certificate introduces students to the science and practice of maintaining sustainable practices in the area of agriculture and crop production. The certificate covers the practice of using both natural and water resources to their best capacity, reducing waste. It then moves to the broader concepts of soil science and crop science, along with an overview of regenerative agriculture practices. Finally, the certificate includes a course in soil fertility and nutrient management. Students who complete this certificate will be able to apply sustainable practices in the field of agriculture. 

 

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours 17 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 Community College
  3. Residency: 9 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

AGRIC 130Crop Science

4.0

AGRIC 160Natural and Water Resources

3.0

AGRIC 165Regenerative Agriculture Practices

3.0

AGRIC 210Soil Science

4.0

AGRIC 270Soil Fertility and Nutrient Mgmt

3.0

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