Associate in Science in Agriculture Degree

Why Study Agriculture?

Today’s agricultural landscape is changing dramatically with diversification in bio-technology, data management, plant and soil sciences, food science and production systems, animal science and nutrition, and agri-business and marketing. Marian University’s agriculture program prepares students to successfully integrate into a four-year agricultural university or go directly into a professional field. Marian agriculture students are introduced to agricultural business principles, animal science related systems, technology applications and food and biotechnology systems so they are prepared to work in various innovative agriculture related fields of employment.

Career Options Include:

Agricultural communications and marketing
Soil science technician
Animal nutrition
Livestock management
Grain buyer
Farm or agriculture management

Supply chain management
Conservation Officer
Seed Technician
Farming Industry Analyst
Food Scientist
Commodities Trader

Sample Two-Year Plan of Study

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Core Courses

Intro to Animal Agriculture
Soil Science & Crop Production
Business Analytics
Evolution & Ecology

SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Animal Science

Animal Nutrition
Capstone Experience
General Chemistry I w/Lab
General Chemistry II w/Lab
Principles of Management

AgriBusiness

Agriculture Economics
Elementary Applied Statistics

For more details, review our Undergraduate Course Catalog or download a sample two-year plan of study and agriculture course checklist.

Sample two-year plan and checklist

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Associate in Science in Agriculture Degree

Sample Two-Year Plan of Study

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