Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture
What type of work would I do if I studied Agriculture?
Career possibilities range from a farmer, rancher or farm manager to an agricultural
technician supervisor at a greenhouse or nursery. Farmers and ranchers grow and cultivate
crops and/or raise and breed animals for the nation’s food supply. Farm and agricultural
managers, as well as greenhouse and nursery managers, oversee the day-to‐day operations
of farms, ranches, greenhouses and nurseries, carrying out production, financial and
marketing decisions based on the owner’s guidelines. Agricultural technicians work
with agricultural scientists in food, fiber and animal research, production and processing.
Under the scientist’s supervision, they will conduct tests and experiments to improve
yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to
disease or insects.
What type of degree will I earn at Missouri State University-‐West Plains?
Students enrolled in Agriculture will obtain a two-‐‐year Associate of Applied Science
(AAS) degree. Study areas include a general education component and major requirements
such as food security, biology and chemistry. Students can then select from specialization
groups including agricultural business, animal science, agriculture, natural resources,
plant science and wildlife management.
Agriculture (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Agriculture prepares students for a career
in the agriculture field. The AAS in Agriculture provides students with a fundamental
knowledge in animal science, plant science, soils and agricultural business, plus
additional agriculture courses to meet their individual career goals. 60 Credit Hours
| General Education Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
| IDS: Select two (2) credit hours |
|
|
2 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| Mathematical Science: Select three (3) credit hours |
|
|
3 |
| General Education Total |
17 |
| Agricultural Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| AGR 101 Animal Science |
4 |
| AGR 103 Plant Science |
4 |
| AGR 112 Introduction to Agricultural Business |
3 |
| AGR 215 Soils |
3 |
| AGR 297 Global Agriculture and Food Production (capstone course) |
3 |
| AGR 299 Agricultural Internship |
3 |
| Agriculture Electives: Select 23 credit hours of AGR or other electives as approved by the department. |
23 |
| Agriculture Total |
43 |
| Agriculture (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
Degree Notes:
- Math requirements exclude MTH 197.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless
of placement.
- Electives must be approved by the department.
- Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university
before completing courses at MSU-WP.
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses
to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy
specific degree requirements for bachelor degrees
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