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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

The start of a new career is just a step away!

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Getting started is easy. Request more information, call (574) 936-8898 ext. 330 or email us at AdmissionsMUAC@marian.edu.