Agriculture

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Agriculture

Agriculture at Seward County Community College What is Agriculture?

Agriculture encompasses more than what happens in the field. At SCCC, students are able to prepare themselves for success in today’s diverse agriculture related workforce with studies in animal science, agronomy, agri-business and specialty crops. SCCC stresses the importance of acquiring the technical, business and communication skills required that contribute to student success through up-todate courses, hands-on experience and participation in clubs and organizations available on campus.

Degree and Certificate Options Available

Associate of Applied Science Degree: 64-credit program (2 years) Associate of Science Degree: 64-credit program (2 years, transfer option) Certificate of Agriculture: 27-credit program (1 year)

Career Opportunities

The field of agriculture provides a number of diverse opportunities in both new areas of employment and traditional production. Students interested in agriculture could be employed as: field representatives for breed associations, meat inspectors, veterinarians, feedlot managers/ swine farm managers, greenhouse managers, bank agricultural representatives, fertilizer field sales representatives, entomologists, natural resource conservationists, agricultural instructors, agriculture journalists, and agricultural engineers.

More Information

q Ag, Business & Personal Services Office: 620-417-1351 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/ABPS ď„Ł 1801 N. Kansas Ave., PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901