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IECC Transfer Pathway
Agriculture
Passionate about agriculture and the industry that feeds the world? The Agriculture transfer pathway at IECC leads to the Associate in Science degree and prepares you to lead in one of the world's most essential industries. Build a foundation in agribusiness, economics, animal and plant science, and ag marketing — then transfer to a four-year university to complete your bachelor's degree. Whether your future is on the farm, in the boardroom, or somewhere in between, you'll be ready for a career as an agribusiness manager, agronomist, ag lender, commodity broker, or producer in a global, technology-driven industry.
Core coursesTap to collapse
The classes that define this pathway. General education requirements round out your degree and can be planned with your advisor.
| Requirement | Course(s) | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | AGR 1121 — Intro to Animal Science | 4 |
| Core Course | AGR 2252 — Advanced Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| Core Course | AGR 1112 — Intro to Agronomy | 4 |
| Core Course | AGR 1132 — Intro to Agriculture Economics | 3 |
About this pathway
The Agriculture transfer pathway, leading to the Associate in Science degree, is designed for students who plan to complete foundational coursework at IECC before transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related agricultural discipline. The program prepares students to apply modern scientific, business, and economic principles to the production, management, and marketing of agricultural enterprises in an increasingly global and technology-driven industry. Coursework introduces students to agricultural economics, animal and plant sciences, soils, and agricultural marketing, along with the communication and quantitative skills needed for upper-division study. Topics of study include agribusiness operations, agricultural finance, animal science, plant and soil science, and production agriculture. Graduates who complete a bachelor's degree will have the potential for employment as agribusiness managers, agronomists, agricultural loan officers, commodity brokers, sales and marketing representatives, farm operators, agricultural consultants, or extension professionals.
At a glance
Here's how the degree breaks down by credit hours. A typical full-time semester is about 12–15 credit hours, so a 64-credit-hour degree usually takes two years of full-time study.
Recommended electives
| Course | Title | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 2101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 2102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| AGR 1110 | Intro to Agricultural Ed | 3 |
| AGR 1111 | Intro to Soil Science | 4 |
| AGR 1111 | Intro to Soil Science | 4 |
| AGR 1191 | Intro to Ag Mechanics | 3 |
| AGR 1191 | Intro to Ag Mechanics | 3 |
| AGR 1210 | Precision Ag | 3 |
| ECN 2012 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 2101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EDU 1116 | Intro to Teaching | 3 |
| LSC 1101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| LSC 1102 | General Biology II | 4 |
Program notes
- College Orientation (required): FYE 1198 College Success; FYE 1199 Professional Career Development.
- One Human Diversity HD course must be completed.
- One lab science course must be completed.
- Current articulation agreements with Murray State University and Southern Illinois University; students transferring to
Course offerings, prerequisites, and transfer requirements may vary. Meet with an IECC advisor before registering each semester to ensure course selections align with academic goals. Students are responsible for consulting with their intended receiving institution to verify transfer requirements and course applicability.
Ready to take the next step?
Meet with an IECC advisor to map out your transfer plan, choose your courses, and stay on track for your bachelor's degree.
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