Crop Production Associate in Applied Science (2065)
The Crop Production degree 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.
This is a career and technical education program. Some of the courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.
Sample Job Titles
Crop applications specialist, crop scout, grain technician, seed technician, soil conservation technician, crop sector sales representative, grain elevator manager, farm equipment operator, farm manager
Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: 60 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
- Residency: 15 credit hours or more at Richland Community College
Additional Program Considerations
Students attending full-time who begin in spring 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.
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Curriculum Requirements
Requirements List
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
| AGRIC 135 | Sales and Marketing of Ag Products | 3.0 |
| AGRIC 261 | Precision Agriculture | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| MATH 104 | Technical Mathematics | 4.0 |
Spring Semester
| AGRIC 270 | Soil Fertility and Nutrient Mgmt | 3.0 |
| AGRIC 275 | Crop Management | 3.0 |
| AGRIC 290 | Work Exp Practicum & Seminar | 3.0 |
| COMM 120 | Business & Professional Speaking | 3.0 |
| | Or | |
| COMM 101 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
| | General Education Elective | 3.0 |
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