Build Your Future in Agriculture

General Information

Areas of study offered

Transfer Degree

An Agribusiness degree opens doors to diverse and rewarding career paths!

Students who graduate with a Bachelor’s in Agriculture are prepared for careers in fields like farm management, agricultural research, economics, and sales. The skills developed are also valuable for advanced study and specialized roles in agribusiness.

Curriculum

Students who plan to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester.  We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.

General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution. For student who do not know where to they plan to transfer, the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Agriculture Major Panel recommends the following general education courses for this major:

Course Number	Course Description	Credits
BIOL 100	General Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Genetics	4
CHEM 101 OR CHEM 105	Introductory Chemistry OR General Chemistry I	5
MATH 107 OR MATH 191	General Education Statistics OR Introduction to Statics	4
ECON 201	Principles of Economics I (Macro)	3
ECON 202	Principles of Economics II (Macro)	3

As you fulfill your degree requirements, it is strongly recommended by the IAI Agriculture Major Panel that you take the following classes:

Course Number	Course Description	Credits
AGRI 152	Agriculture Economics	3
AGRI 111	Animal Science	4
AGRI 121	Soil Science	4
AGRI 235	Crop Science	4

The additional courses recommended below may be applicable toward baccalaureate Agribusiness, farm and Financial Management major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of semester credits taken at within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC academic advisor regarding their applicability.

Course Number	Course Description	Credits
MATH 213	Calculus for Business & Social Studies	4
HORT 102	Intro to Horticulture	3
ACCT 110	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 111	Managerial Accounting	4

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Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.

Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.

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