General Agriculture
Certificate School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
The General Agriculture major is tailor made for students wishing to explore this diverse industry with a multitude of classes offered. A broad general agricultural background provides students with entry level employment opportunities and skills along with the ability to transfer to a college or university and continue their studies in a wide variety of agricultural fields.
A Certificate of Achievement in General Agriculture will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Examine the role of livestock and crop production.
B. Differentiate the basic understanding of related tools and equipment.
C. Assess the role of agriculture among different economies.