Program Details

Agribusiness

Career Studies Certificate

Southwest Virginia Community College

Outcomes

•Students will demonstrate knowledge of current practices in modern agriculture. •Students will demonstrate an ability to engage in critical thinking. •Students will understand the process of decision-making as it is applied to modern agriculture. •Students will demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others. •Students will understand current agricultural issues that affect modern practice. •Students will be able to recognize and implement current management principles as applied to modern agriculture.

Program Credit Requirements

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Delivery Mode

In-Person

Delivery Mode

Online

Delivery Mode

Hybrid

Transfer Degree

On Completion You Are Ready For

Credential

Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness

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Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
Program Requirements
Notes
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses	The 20 credit CSC in Agribusiness is designed to aid in entry level positions in agribusiness as well as a personal satisfaction approach to the topic. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?	The CSC in Agribusiness is a stepping stone or a stand alone approach to the topic of agribusiness. Student interest will determine. It is designed to aid in entry level positions in agribusiness as well as a personal satisfaction approach to the topic.
Do More With Your Degree	Must be Program placed; must apply for graduation by December for Spring graduation and August for Fall graduation
Program Successes & Highlights
Graduation Statistics for Major	The program offers opportunity for connections to institutions like Virginia Tech. Research opportunities exist that provide experience and possible monetary reward. Newly hired staff promote agriculture and opportunities within agriculture.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	37% within 200% of time No
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

268.0

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Percent of Transfer Students

100%, AV GPA 3.136

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Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Annual HC 3027, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 14.9, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	no

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This Section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please check with the individual institutions for detailed advice.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Mechanical	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Venture Creation and Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
John Tyler Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance Technician	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Thomas Nelson Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies/HVAC and Refrigeration	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Thomas Nelson Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies/Engineering Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Thomas Nelson Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/Technical Supervision	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies - Welding	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies (Technical Supervision)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology (Industrial Supervision)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology (Quality Assurance)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology (Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technology)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology (Industrial Maintenance Technology)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Technology (Occupational Safety)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Motorsports Technology	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
17-3026.00	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01	Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations