Agricultural Science - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Agricultural Science from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Agribusiness degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Program Description: The Technical Studies Degree , limited to high school students enrolled in the EDGE program, is designed to provide for cooperatively sponsored educational opportunities leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree and/or One-Year Certificate. Marshall Community & Technical College delivers educational programs in a variety of occupational fields to businesses and industries having an immediate need for such programs. Components of the program include the following: general education, classroom instruction in a technical core and in the occupational area, and possible on-the-job training. Technical Studies students must meet all normal admission and performance standards. Credits earned through either the approved apprenticeship programs or through industry-based education and training programs will not be added to the student?s collegiate transcript until the student has completed twelve program credit hours from Marshall Community & Technical College and has obtained at least a 2.00 GPA. The student who graduates with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies will possess: Supervisory skills Computer software skills Relevant essential math skills Written and oral communication skills Career Outlook: Advancement of agricultural workers depends on motivation and experience. Farm workers who work hard and quickly, have good communication skills, and take an interest in the business may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions. Some agricultural workers may aspire to become farm, ranch, and other agricultural managers, or farmers or ranchers themselves. In addition, their knowledge of raising and harvesting produce may provide an excellent background for becoming purchasing agents and buyers of farm products. Knowledge of working a farm as a business can help agricultural workers become farm and home management advisors. Those who earn a college degree in agricultural science could become agricultural and food scientists. Employment Opportunities: Nurseries Farms Feed & seed stores Butcher Shops Forestry View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Agribusiness courses.