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
- Total Credit Hours: 62 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade point Average: 2.00 ('C") or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland Community College
- 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 Associate in Applied Science degree transfer curriculum (2+2) articulated agreements with various baccalaureate institutions.
Franklin University (Columbus, OH)
Greenville University (Greenville, IL) - Organizational Leadership
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - BS Agribusiness Economics (ABE)
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| AGRIC 106 | Animal Science | 4.0 |
| | Agriculture Elective | 3.0 |
| ENGL 110 | Professional & Technical Writing | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition 1 | 3.0 |
| | ACCT and or BUS Elective 3 credits | |
Fall Semester
| AGRIC 130 | Crop Science | 4.0 |
| AGRIC 135 | Sales and Marketing of Ag Products | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| | ACCT and or BUS Elective 3 credits | |
| | ACCT and or BUS Elective 3 credits | |
Spring Semester
| AGRIC 290 | Work Exp Practicum & Seminar | 3.0 |
| | Agriculture Elective | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| | Elective (4) | 4.0 |
| | Elective (4) | 4.0 |
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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
- Total Credit Hours 17 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 ('C') or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland Community College
- Residency: 9 credit hours or more at Richland Community College
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
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