AA/AS in Agriculture, General

This associate degree is built for students who plan to finish a bachelor's in an agriculture field at another institution. It is offered at the Worthington campus and covers the basics that most four-year agriculture majors expect in the first two years. The plan combines the college's general education block with a technical core in agriculture. Course options include animal science, agronomy, soils, horticulture, precision agriculture, meat science, and farm and ranch management. Students are advised to look up the requirements at their intended transfer school and talk with a counselor or an agriculture instructor before choosing electives. Graduation requires an overall average of C or higher and at least 15 credits taken at Minnesota West. The pathway suits those headed toward agriculture education or agricultural sciences degrees. The catalog entry lists every required course with its credit value. Prospective students can use it to compare the plan with the requirements of their transfer destination, and they should confirm their course sequence with an advisor before registering.