Agricultural Science: AS

Residents in all areas with in Utah can benefit from a degree program focused on helping graduates learn to design and apply technologies to guide the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources thereby improving the health and well-being of humans, plants, animals and the environment. The Associate of Science in Agricultural Science degree will train students for growing jobs in agriculture, and prepare them for transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree in the College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences.
The associate degree integrates breadth of knowledge and applied learning in agriculture and natural sciences. Students will choose from general education, agricultural science, and general elective courses. Courses will be offered through a combination of online, IVC broadcast and face-to-face formats. Assessment will employ distance education techniques, including but not limited to, online testing, proctored examinations, and individual project portfolios. Upon completion, students will have entry level knowledge of agricultural science and be prepared to start a career in the diverse agricultural industry or enter a four-year degree program.
- AS - Logan , Beaver, Bicknell, Blanding, Brigham City, Castle Dale, Cedar City, Cortez, Delta, Ephraim, Heber City, Junction, Kanab, Kaysville, Moab, Montezuma Creek, Monticello, Monument Valley, Nephi, Orem, Panguitch, Park City, Richfield, Roosevelt (Uintah Basin), Salt Lake, St George, Tooele, Tremonton, USU Eastern (Price), Vernal (Uintah Basin), Wendover , Online
- Please review our state authorizations to see if this program is offered in your state.
- International students studying at USU on the F-1 or J-1 visa must have the majority of their classes each semester be face-to-face in order to meet the physical presence requirement to maintain their visa status. Students on the F-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan or USU Eastern campuses. Students on the J-1 visa must enroll in classes at the Logan campus.
For online offering:
Prepares students for entry-level positions in food sales, food management, food production, agriculture, farm operation or agricultural supply sales. Also, leads toward a Bachelor Degree at Logan Main Campus in the College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences.
Admission Requirements
- 2.0 Cum GPA or above
Department:
College:
Academic Advising
Caisa Shoop
Office: AGRS 420
Phone: (435) 797-4275
Email: caisa.shoop@usu.edu
Kim Mortensen
USU Eastern Campus in Price
Office: One Stop Student Services
Phone: (435) 613-5462
Email: kim.mortensen@usu.edu
Heidi Swenson
Blanding, Moab, and Statewide advisor
Office: BLT Building RM 205
Phone: (435) 678-8115
Email: heidi.swenson@usu.edu