Agriculture/AG - IAI Major Course Recommendations
Agriculture encompasses a variety of specialties, including Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, and Horticulture), Agricultural Mechanization, and Agricultural Education. Because not all institutions offer every specialty, students should work closely with an Agriculture advisor when selecting courses and planning their program of study.
Note to Faculty and Course Submitters working with IAI Courses:
Before submitting to the IAI Agriculture major panel, please review the panel criteria and other important documents which are available at
Agriculture Specialties
- Agribusiness, Farm and Financial Management IAI Recommendations (18-21 semester credits)
- Animal Sciences IAI Recommendations (18-20 semester credits)
- Crop Science and Soil Science IAI Recommendations (18-20 semester credits)
- Horticulture IAI Recommendations (17-19 semester credits)
- Agricultural Mechanization IAI Recommendations (17-20 semester credits)
- Agricultural Education IAI Recommendations (15-19 semester credits)
Students interested in other agriculture-related fields—such as Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition and Hospitality Management, Forestry, International Policy and Trade, or Natural Resources, Conservation, and Environmental Studies—should consult an advisor at their intended institution for guidance on appropriate coursework and transfer preparation.
Many community colleges offer specialized Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs in Agriculture. Some of these programs transfer to specific universities through 2+2 or capstone agreements. Because A.A.S. pathways vary by institution, they are not described here. Students should consult their intended transfer institution to determine how courses and degrees will transfer.
Additional Agriculture Electives
Select additional Agriculture courses in consultation with an Agriculture advisor from the following page: Agriculture Electives.
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