Production Agriculture Certificate

This program is designed to provide students with the necessary management and production skills required in the field of production agriculture today. Students seeking an occupation in farming or ranching will be able to pursue a variety of skills and competencies necessary to meet their individual occupational objective. This program requires 30 credits of course work and at least eight credits of required internship(s) for a total of at least 38 credits.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 8

Students must complete an internship in a production agriculture setting with a minimum of 320 hours of work experience.

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Details
AGP180AGP1080	Production Ag Internship	8
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. (Contact hours-320, 40 hours = 1 credit)

Electives

Total Credits 30

Choose a minimum of 30 credits of elective courses. There are a total of 38 credits (minimum) for this certificate including the 8 credit Internship. Elective courses may be taken from any of the following course disciplines (prefixes): ACC, ABM, AGB, AGE, AGP, AGR, AGY, AME, ASC, AVT, BUS, DPM, EQM, EQT, HLT, IMA, MAN, MAR, RAM or WEL. Other courses may be approved by the Academic Advisor for use as elective(s).

Degree & Certificate Options

Certificate

38 Credits

Curriculum

Production Agriculture

Associate of Applied Science

68 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.