Agriculture Transfer Pathway (AS)

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The Agriculture Pathway is designed for the student interested in transferring to a university to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in an Agriculture focused discipline. Many opportunities exist within the agriculture industry such as Agri-Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Soil or Grain Science, Food Science, etc. Required science courses vary based on the major chosen at the university level. Students should work with their advisor to determine the coursework that should be completed for their specific area of concentration and their intended transfer institution.

Pathway Code: AGRP

General Education Requirements (47 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra 3 hour(s)
AGR1269 - Art of Oral Communication 3 hour(s) or
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1749 - Microsoft Excel 3 hour(s) or
CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.
For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) Students should work with their advisor to select the appropriate electives based upon where they plan to transfer. K-State & Oklahoma State vary slightly in their recommendations.

The following are recommended electives for this pathway:

Literature or Philosophy Elective:
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature 3 hour(s) or
PHO6460 - Ethics 3 hour(s)
Fine Arts Elective (KSU):
ART2111 - Art Appreciation 3 hour(s) or
MUS2611 - Music Appreciation 3 hour(s) or
THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation 3 hour(s)
History Elective: (OSU)
HIS6411 - United States History to 1877 3 hour(s) or
HIS6412 - United States Since 1865 3 hour(s)

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY OR SOC)
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) Students should work with their advisor to select the appropriate electives based upon where they plan to transfer. K-State & Oklahoma State vary slightly in their recommendations.

The following are recommended electives for this pathway:

ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s)
Psychology or Sociology Elective (KSU)
PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s) or
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s)
Political Science Elective (OSU)
POL6611 - American National Government 3 hour(s)

Science & Math (20 hours)

The following are the recommended Math and Science electives for this pathway. Students should work with their advisor to determine if additional coursework is needed to fulfill the requirements of their specific area of concentration/emphasis at their intended four-year transfer institution.

Depending on transfer institution major, some additional coursework may include Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Microbiology, or Organic Chemistry I and II.

BIO4111 - Principles of Biology 5 hour(s)
Chemistry Option:
CHM4211 - General Chemistry 5 hour(s)
OR
CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
AGR1266 - Crop and Plant Science 4 hour(s)
MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics 3 hour(s)
MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics 3 hour(s) (or alternate approved Math or Science Elective like Trigonometry, Calculus I or Environmental Biology)

Pathway Core Electives (8 hours)

The following courses are the core electives all Agriculture students should complete.

AGR1211 - Agriculture Orientation 1 hour(s)
AGR1230 - Agricultural Economics 3 hour(s)
AGR1267 - Principles of Animal Science 3 hour(s)
AGR1268 - Animal Science & Industry 1 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (7-9 hours)

Complete at least 7 additional credits of coursework based on the student’s area of emphasis or concentration.

AGR1250 - Animal Nutrition 3 hour(s)
AGR1214 - Agriculture Construction & Welding 3 hour(s)
AGR1258 - Marketing of Agricultural Products 3 hour(s)
AGR1275 - Animal & Meat Evaluation 3 hour(s)
AGR1274 - Art of Oral Reasons 1 hour(s)
AGR1224 - The Meat We Eat 3 hour(s)
AGR1251 - Livestock Judging I 1 hour(s)
AGR1252 - Livestock Judging II 1 hour(s)
AGR1255 - Fundamentals of Food Science 3 hour(s)
Agri-Business Emphasis:
ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I 3 hour(s)
ACC1160 - Principles of Accounting II 3 hour(s)
ACC1165 - Managerial Accounting 3 hour(s)
Secondary Education Agriculture Emphasis:
EDU6211 - Introduction to Teaching Profession 3 hour(s)
EDU6212 - Introduction to Teaching Field Experience 1 hour(s)
PSY6712 - Developmental Psychology 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a 4-year institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.