Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture

Associate of Science
Virginia Western Community College

The Science -Agriculture program prepares students to work on, own or manage an agricultural facility, develop their own agribusiness or transfer to a four-year institution. Students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution will be prepared to study in many disciplines of the agricultural sciences, such as agricultural education or veterinary science, for example.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Are you interested in obtaining skills to help manage/ work or own your own farm, becoming an extension agent, veterinarian or working in agriculture education? This A.S of Science: Agriculture degree offers classes for both pathways. The animal and plant science and forestry courses provide basic skills needed to maintain livestock, land and also teach tree identification. Other classes in the program, such as agribusiness and welding can provide skills needed to handle farm finances and farm maintenance or provide an avenue of additional income. 
Considerations When Selecting Courses

This curriculum is designed to serve various types of students. This curriculum is customizable for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in veterinary sciences, or agricultural education.  It can also be customized for students who plan to work on, own or manage an agricultural facility, or develop their own agribusiness. Classes will include hands on laboratories and field trips to local agricultural businesses.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Suggested science sequences for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution are either Bio 101-102 or Chem 111-112.
Doing More With Your Degree For those interested in either obtaining a four-year degree in veterinary sciences, agriculture education or becoming an extension agent, this AS program provides the perfect foundation. Almost all classes transfer to Virginia Tech, and Ferrum, meaning students would not be losing any credits when transferring after obtaining an AS degree. Students who intend to transfer should verify specific program requirements with their four-year institution.
Program Successes & Highlights https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture
61
Associate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture Major
61
SCIENCE: AGRICULTURE MAJOR
61
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Up to 45 credits may be transferred in to this program. A GPA of 2.0 or greater is required for graduation.
SDV 101 - Orientation to Science
2
SDV 101 - Science
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
ENG 111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154 QUANT REASON (or MTH 167 or MTH 263)
3
MTH 154 QUANT REASON
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 263
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGR 141
4
AGR 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152
3
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
ENG 112 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 120 or MTH 155
3
WEL120 or MTH 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 120 or MTH 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGR 143
3
AGR 143
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ECO 201
3
ECO201 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CSC 221 or GIS 200
3
CSC 221 or GIS 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CSC 200 or GIS 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SCIENCE MAJOR SEQUENCE II
8
BIOLOGY 101 and 102
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CHEMISTRY 111 and 112
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GEOLOGY 105 and 106
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PHYSICS 201 and 202
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIOLOGY 141 and 142
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PHYSICS 241 and 242
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIOLOGY 270 and 271
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGRICULTURE 141 and 142
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGR 142
4
AGR 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
FOR 115
4
FOR 115
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE
3
HUM/Fine Arts - FA22 (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENGLISH LITERATURE ELECTIVE
3
English Literature ELE 3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HISTORY 111 or EQUIVALENT
3
HISTORY 111 or HISTORY 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGRICULTURE ELECTIVE I
3
AGR ELE I (3 CR)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AGRICULTURE ELECTIVE II
3
AGR ELE II (3 CR)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GPA Req Science: Agriculture 880-08
61
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Western Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
519
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1041.00Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9013.00Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.Management Occupations
45-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 61 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture at Virginia Western Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $161 Per Credit $9,821 $0 $9,821 Includes Dual Enrollment
Fees
Fees $15 Per Credit $915 0 $915
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.