Agricultural Science (A.S.)
The foundational understanding of agriculture allows graduates of our Associate degree in Agricultural Science program at South Dakota State University to qualify for career opportunities in production agriculture or entry level business and sales positions.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States/Online
About the program
Students within this program are able to transition into a bachelor degree program without transferring institutions.
This Agricultural Business program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working in production agriculture.
- Want flexibility in your education with a shorter timeline to degree completion.
- Are interested in a 2-year degree while gaining the University experience, with the option of easily transitioning into a bachelor degree program.
- Want to work outdoors; enjoy hands-on active learning.
- Have an interest in learning agricultural practices to improve production agriculture.
Career Opportunities
- Production Agriculture (Farmer/Rancher)
- Local cooperative employee
- Farmhand
- Animal technician
- Entrepreneur
Courses Included
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Social Sciences/Diversity
- Arts and Humanities/Diversity
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Major Field of Concentration