Agriculture Plant Science

About the Program

Program Goal: Transfer

GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC

Program Code: 35061.31AS-T

Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.

During the next five years, U.S. college graduates will find good employment opportunities if they have expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or the environment. An average of 35,400 new U.S. graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or the environment are expected to fill 61% of the expected 57,900 average annual openings. Fewer graduates typically mean higher salaries, which start in the mid-$40k to $50k annually.

Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic experimental knowledge through data gathering and analysis to solve problems in the laboratory and in the field.
2. Practice safe work habits in an employment setting, including handling and storage of hazardous materials, equipment operation, and tool safety.
3. Demonstrate mastery of general plant science skills for technical employment in the plant science management industry (agronomy, pomology, viticulture or nursery).
4. Apply the principles of ecology, soil science, and plant science to crop management problems. Develop integrated pest management programs for specific crops.