Agri-Business - A.S. (2+2 with APSU)

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For more information on this program, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

The Agri-Business Associate of Science is a two-year program for students who will transfer to Austin Peay State University to continue study leading to the bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Agri-Business.

This program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations with diversified corporations.

A recent national study predicts a shortage of college graduates in agriculture in the areas of management and science. Graduates with management and financial skills will be in demand. Agri-business, government agencies and related industries need managers and technicians who can communicate with farmers. Graduates who broaden their agricultural experiences with courses in business and computers can enhance their opportunities for employment in agriculture.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing.

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts Credits: (6)

CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literature Credits: (3)
GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geography Credits: (3)
HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History Credits: (3)
HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History Credits: (3)
MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (23)

University Parallel Electives (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (3)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)
AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: (3)
AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science Credits: (3)
BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology Credits: (4)
OR BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
GEOL 1040 - ^Physical Geology Credits: (4)
MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (64)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree	Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree
Soil and Plant Scientists	$35,630	$48,300
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	$25,920	$39,070
Farm and Home Management Advisor	$32,320	$43,780

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

VSCC - First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

University Parallel Electives (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (3)

ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: (3)
OR BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology Credits: (4)
BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)

VSCC - First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)
GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geography Credits: (3) ¹
COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)

VSCC - Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science Credits: (3) ¹
CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
GEOL 1040 - ^Physical Geology Credits: (4) ¹
HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History Credits: (3) ¹

VSCC - Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literature Credits: (3)
HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History Credits: (3)

APSU B.S. Degree Program

Complete the last two years at APSU to earn a B.S. degree.

B.S. Degree Requirements:

Earn a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
Earn at least 39 credit hours in course numbered 3000-4999 or upper division elective transfer credits.
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all courses attempted.

APSU - Third Year Fall Semester - Credits (14)

AGRI 2210/2211L Soils Credits: (4)¹
AGRI 2500 Introduction to Agri-Business Credits: (3)
AGRI 4010 Agriculture Seminar Credits: (1)
BLAW 3300 Social, Legal and Political Environment of Business Credits: (3)
Electives²

APSU - Third Year Spring Semester - Credits (16)

AGRI 4020 Agriculture Seminar Credits: (1)
MGT 3010 Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: (3)
MKT 3010 Principles of Marketing Credits: (3)
AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999) Credits: (6)²
Electives Credits: (3)

APSU - Fourth Year Fall Semester - Credits (16)

AGRI 3500 Agricultural Economics Credits: (3)¹
AGRI 4430 Genetics of Crops and Livestock Credits: (3)¹
AGRI 4500/4501L Farm Planning and Management Credits: (4)¹
FIN 3010 Principles of Finance or MGT 3610 Entrepreneurship or MKT 3210 Retailing Management Credits: (3)
AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999)²

APSU - Fourth Year Spring Semester - Credits (13)

AGRI 4030 Senior Seminar
AGRI Upper-Level Electives (3000-4999) Credits: (6)
Electives Credits: (6)

Footnotes

¹These courses are usually offered only in the semester they are listed.

²Consult your advisor