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Natural Resource Systems - AAS Agricultural Business Emphasis


Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree



The Natural Resource Systems Associate of Applied Science degree is offered to students seeking employment in Natural Resource Systems occupations. The degree offers options in Agricultural Business and Environmental Science.

To earn the Natural Resource Systems AAS degree, students must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of the degree including a minimum of 96 credits, 40 of which are in the General Education Component. The General Education requirement allows the flexibility to continue professional development later, by applying the basic skills gained to more in-depth study.

Successful pursuit of this degree requires students to possess collegiate skills in reading, communication, computation, and critical thinking. To acquire that competency, it is highly recommended that students complete pre-collegiate courses to gain these skills in the first terms of their program.

The first year of the AAS degree program offers technical emphasis coursework and completion of prerequisites. The second year covers a broad range of skills, including those necessary for diversification and upward mobility within the occupational area.

Program Requirements


Students must complete a minimum of 96 credit hours.

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Health and Wellness


Computation


Arts and Letters


Three credits are required.

Social Sciences


Three credits are required.

Science / Math / Computer Science


Twelve credits are required. These classes must be advisor approved.

Arts and Letters Additional Course Options


Curriculum Map


Listed below are the required courses and the recommended terms during which they should be taken:

Total: 14-15 credits


Total: 15-16 credits


Total: 14-15 credits


Total: 10 credits


Total: 12 credits


Total: 15 credits


Total: 14 credits


Total: 2 credits