Agricultural Science (A.S.)
Focused curriculum in agriculture.
Agricultural science offers students a practical introductory education in agriculture. The foundational understanding of agriculture allows graduates of our associate degree program to qualify for career opportunities in production agriculture or entry level business and sales positions. Students within this program are able to transition into a bachelor degree program without transferring institutions.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working in production agriculture.
- Want flexibility in your education with a shorter timeline to degree completion.
- Are interested in a two-year degree while gaining the university experience, with the option of easily transitioning into a bachelor degree program.
- Want to work outdoors; enjoy hands-on active learning.
- Have an interest in learning agricultural practices to improve production agriculture.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Production agriculture (farmer/rancher)
- Local cooperative employee
- Farmhand
- Animal technician
- Entrepreneur
- CHS
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Family farm
- Christensen Farms
- Seed companies
- Harvest Land Cooperative
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Centrol Crop Consulting
- Great Plains Zoo
- Archer Co-op Grain, Co.
- Syngenta
- Farmers coop association
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Collegiate 4-H or FFA Alumni/Ag Education Club
- Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Club
- Judging Teams
- Block and Bridle
- Little International
