Agribusiness
Agribusiness
A.S. / A.A.S. / Certificate
62
Expected Hours for A.A.S. Degree61
Expected Hours for Certificate22
What is Agribusiness A.S.?
The Associate of Science in Agribusiness is designed to prepare students with a fundamental knowledge of the agriculture industry and practical agriculture business management in areas of: plant science, animal science, economics and technical skills. Students will create life-long learning approaches with practical application in agriculture related to production, distribution and consumption of agricultural goods and services. This A.S. Degree is designed to transfer to a four-year university.
What will I learn?
- Improve students’ understanding and appreciation of broader issues relevant to agribusiness
- Evaluate and communicate agribusiness information effectively.
- Develop effective leadership and management skills in the
- agribusiness field
- Apply an understanding of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable behavior
- Adapt analytical skills relevant to agribusiness management
What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?
Cleveland State Community College Program Options:
- Two year transfer degrees
- Associate of Science in Agribusiness (TTP)
- Associate of Science in Agriculture (TTP)
Two year career degree
Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness
One year certificate
Agribusiness Certificate
What are my options to pay for this degree?
- Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
- A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Program Schedule
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Fall Semester |
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AGRI 1010 |
Introduction to Agriculture Business |
3 |
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AGRI 1030 |
Introduction to Plant Science |
3 |
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ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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GEN 1010 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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MATH 1530 |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Spring Semester |
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AGRI 1020 |
Introduction to Animal Science |
3 |
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AGRI 1300 |
Issues in Agriculture and Natural Resources
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3 |
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ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
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ECON 2100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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ART 2000 or MUS 1030 |
Art History Survey I or Introduction to Music |
3 |
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Experiences are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes. Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information
Now is a good time to start talking with your advisor about your four-year college plans. They can assist you with making the right course selections and the transfer process you will need to initiate as you also prepare to graduate from CSCC. |
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Fall Semester |
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BIOL 1110 |
General Biology I |
4 |
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COMM 2025 |
Fundamentals of Communications |
3
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| ECON 2200 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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HIST 2310 or HIST 2010 |
Early World History or Early United States HIstory |
3 |
| PHIL 1040 | Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
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Spring Semester |
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| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
AGRI 1050 or CPED 2100 |
Soil Science
or Co-op Internship |
4
or 2 |
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ENGL 2110 OR ENGL 2120
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Early American Literature or Modern American Literature
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3 |
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HIST 2320 or HIST 2020 |
Modern World History or Modern United States History |
3 |
| MATH 1830 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
- Spring Semester Milestones
- FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
- Congratulations! After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate.
- Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on CougarNet.
- Complete required graduate exit exam in the Testing Center. Schedule to take your exam by going to mycs.cc/testing.
What is Agribusiness Concentration: Business, A.A.S.?
The Associate of Applied Science Agribusiness Concentration: Business A.A.S. is designed to prepare students with a fundamental knowledge of the agriculture industry and practical agriculture business management. Students will get a strong, big-picture sense of how business works, learn the ins and outs of agricultural practices and discover how the two work together. Just as important as classroom work is the opportunity to participate in internships through this program. This A.A.S. degree is not specifically intended for transfer but is designed as an option for a student wishing to enter the workforce immediately upon completion of their two year degree.
What will I learn?
- Improve students’ understanding and appreciation of broader issues relevant to agribusiness
- Evaluate and communicate agribusiness information effectively.
- Develop effective leadership and management skills in the agribusiness field
- Apply an understanding of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable behavior
- Adapt analytical skills relevant to agribusiness management
What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?
Cleveland State Community College Program Options:
- Associate of Science, Agriculture (TTP)
- Two-year transfer degree
- Associate of Science, Agribusiness (TTP)
- Two-year transfer degree
- Associate of Applied Science in Business, Agribusiness Concentration
- Two-year career degree
- Agribusiness Certificate
- One-year certificate
What are my options to pay for this degree?
- Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
- A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Program Schedule
|
Fall Semester |
||
|
AGRI 1010 |
Introduction to Agriculture Business |
3 |
|
AGRI 1030 |
Intro to Plant Science |
3 |
|
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| GEN 1010 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
|
MATH 1530 |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Fall Semester Milestones |
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Spring Semester |
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AGRI 1300 |
Issues in Agriculture & Natural Resources |
3 |
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AGRI 1020 |
Intro to Animal Science |
3 |
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ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
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BUSN 1305 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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ECON 2100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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INFS 1010 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
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Spring Semester Milestones |
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Experiences are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes. Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information
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Fall Semester |
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BUSN 2380 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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ECON 2200 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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ACCT 1010 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
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COMM 2025 |
Fundamentals of Communications |
3 |
|
CPED 2100 |
Co-op/Internship Experience |
2 |
|
Fall Semester Milestones |
Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
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Spring Semester |
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ACCT 1020 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
| BUSN 2370 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
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AGRI 1050 or AGRI
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Soil Science or Agriculture or Agribusiness Elective |
4 or 3 |
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CPED 2200 |
Co-op/Internship Experience II |
2 |
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PHIL 1040 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
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Spring Semester Milestones |
Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible for a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award at graduation. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
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What is Agribusiness Certificate?
The Agribusiness Certificate is designed to prepare students with a fundamental knowledge of the agriculture industry and practical agriculture management. This certificate is embedded in the A.A.S. Degree in Business, Agribusiness Concentration. For students who wish to continue on to complete the A.A.S., all courses taken in this certificate will apply.
What will I learn?
- Improve students’ understanding and appreciation of broader issues relevant to agribusiness
- Evaluate and communicate agribusiness information effectively.
- Develop effective leadership and management skills in the agribusiness field
- Apply an understanding of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable behavior
- Adapt analytical skills relevant to agribusiness management
What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?
Cleveland State Community College Program Options:
- Associate of Science, Agriculture (TTP)
- Two-year transfer degree
- Associate of Science, Agribusiness (TTP)
- Two-year transfer degree
- Associate of Applied Science in Business, Agribusiness Concentration
- Two-year career degree
- Agribusiness Certificate
- One-year certificate
What are my options to pay for this degree?
- Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
- A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Program Schedule
|
Fall Semester |
||
|
AGRI 1010 |
Introduction to Agribusiness |
3 |
|
AGRI 1030 |
Intro to Plant Science |
3 |
|
BUSN 2380 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
CPED 2100 |
Co-op/Internship Experience I |
2 |
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Fall Semester Milestones |
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Spring Semester |
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AGRI 1300 |
Agriculture & Natural Resources |
3 |
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AGRI 1020 |
Intro to Animal Science |
3 |
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INFS 1010 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
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CPED 2200 |
Co-op/Internship Experience II |
2 |
|
Spring Semester Milestones |
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