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Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College
Program Details
Agribusiness
Career Studies Certificate Agribusiness
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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Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
Delivery Mode
Online
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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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.
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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 |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | 37% within 200% of time No |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | |
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
268.0
Estimate
Percent of Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.136
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Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |