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Jul 02, 2024
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
Agriculture: Agribusiness Pathway, A.A.S.
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
The agriculture program at Monroe County Community College provides students with a solid background in plant and soil science, precision agriculture, agriculture management, entomology, plant pathology and additional fundamentals of core business courses.
Career Opportunities in Agribusiness
Graduates typically will find employment opportunities in:
- Agribusiness opportunities such as farm insurance, commodity marketing, farm supply businesses
- Crop and farm product processing facilities
- Crop production management
- Equipment retail sales and service
- Farm operations
- Production and agriculture service companies
Program and Transfer Information
Michigan State University and MCCC have partnered together to offer students an opportunity to earn a certificate in agricultural operations and an associate of applied science in agri-business. The certificate, awarded by MSU, will include 34 credits of agriculture-oriented courses through the Institute of Agricultural Technology. The associate of applied science awarded by MCCC will include 34 credits offered by the MSU/Institute of Agricultural Technology plus 19-20 general education credits and a minimum of 9 elective credits from MCCC to equal 62-63 total credits.
Students wishing to work toward a bachelor’s degree may receive preferred transfer status at Michigan State University after earning the associate degree at MCCC.
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Courses Delivered by Monroe County Community College
Required General Competency Requirements
See the General Education Requirements for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.
Courses Delivered by Michigan State University-Institute of Agricultural Technology
MSU course descriptions search
- AFRE 130 - Farm Management I Credit Hours: 3
- AE 131 - Agricultural Water Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
- AE 143 - Application of Precision Agriculture Technologies Credit Hours: 3
- AT 202 - Agricultural Regulation, Compliance and Safety Credit Hours: 3
- AT 293 - Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology Credit Hours: 3
- CSS 101 - Introduction to Crop Science Credit Hours: 3
- CSS 105 - Agricultural Industries Seminar Credit Hours: 1
- CSS 126 - Introduction to Weed Management Credit Hours: 2
- CSS 143 - Introduction to Soil Science Credit Hours: 2
- ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants Credit Hours: 3
- PLP 105 - Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Credit Hours: 2
- A minimum of 6 additional MSU CANR/IAT credits must be completed with approval from the program coordinator Credit Hours: 6
Total MSU/IAT Program Credits: 34 credits
Students must also complete 9 additional elective credits offered at MCCC
(Recommended options, not limited to those listed)
*If you are planning on transferring to Michigan State University upon graduation from Monroe County Community College, these classes have direct course transferability to MSU. Please meet with your advisor to discuss electives that support your career and educational goals.
Total credits needed to earn both an MSU Certificate and MCCC Associate of Applied Science Degree 62-63 credits
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