Agriculture (General)

Degree Types
A.A., A.S., C.L., C.T.
Mode of Study
Hybrid, On Campus

Program Description

The General Agriculture major is tailor made for students wishing to explore this diverse industry with a multitude of classes offered. A broad general agricultural background provides students with entry level employment opportunities and skills along with the ability to transfer to a college or university and continue their studies in a wide variety of agricultural fields.

  • As an Enrichment Program – for those individuals who desire up-to-date information concerning agricultural livestock.
  • Certificate of Completion Program – a program in which all course work is directly related to gaining employment.
  • Associate Degree Program – advanced technical skills are developed along with general education.
  • Transfer Program – formal education is continued at an advanced level in a four-year college or university.

Degrees/Certificates

Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Agriculture:

  • General Agriculture (AA)
  • General Agriculture (CT)
  • General Agriculture: Advanced (AS)
  • Agricultural Chemicals (CL)
Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions

Career Opportunities

A major in General Agriculture opens many doors for students in this area such as Agricultural Education, Agricultural Banking and Finance, Self-Employment in Agriculture, Wholesale and Retail Sales, Equipment
Service and Sales, Legislative/Administrative Services, Field Service Representative, and Pest Control Advisor.

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