Agricultural Plant Science
Associate in Science for Transfer Agriculture · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science for Transfer
The Associate in Science for Transfer in Agricultural Plant Science provides an educational foundation for persons aspiring to careers in agriculture. The Associate in Science for Transfer in Agricultural Plant Science will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Agriculture, Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Agriculture Education, and Agriculture Studies.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Agricultural Plant Science will:
- Understand the importance, value, characteristics and physiology of higher plants.
- Assess and differentiate effects of agricultural activities in plant cropping systems, while describing alternative practices in order to make sound agricultural decisions that ensure the quality and success of a crop.
- Demonstrate comprehension of soils, fertilizers, plant nutrition, and current industry growing techniques and apply this understanding to successfully raise horticultural crops.
- Apply current agricultural industry standards in the agricultural sciences or related fields.
- Employ effective business, sales, marketing, and communication skills when presented with an agribusiness or farm management situation.
- Analyze current market trends, costs, and inputs, to provide sustainable solutions in farming systems.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 22 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (22 units): | 22 | |
| AG 125 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| AG 158 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AG 160 | Plant Propagation and Production | 3 |
| AG 161 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4 |
| CHEM 120 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Electives | 14 | |
| Elective units required for Agriculture Plant Science AS-T: 14 | 14 | |
| General Education | 24 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 10 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 14 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | 24 | |
| Total | 60 | |