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66 2017-2018 Catalog Agriculture A ssociate D egrees for T ransfer Associate Degrees for Transfer California Community Colleges are now offering associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. These may include Associate in Arts (AA- T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. To view the most current list of Reedley College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find out which CSU campuses accept each degree, please go to http://adegreewithaguarantee.com. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs. Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major. AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE BUSINESS (MAJOR #R.1021.AS -T) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer Degree prepares students for transfer into a California State University baccalaureate degree program similar to the agriculture business area of emphasis. The degree provides students with a foundation of knowledge in agribusiness theories and principles through transfer preparatory courses in agriculture economics, computer applications, sales, communications, and accounting. Program Learning Outcomes: • Describe the strength, diversity, economic dynamics and opportunities of the California, U.S. and global agriculture economies. • Communicate effectively, including use of proper presentation and promotion skills, to individuals and to groups, using oral, print and digital media. • Utilize and apply digital/electronic technology as found in the agriculture business industry. • Record, organize, and analyze financial and production data related to agriculture businesses. • Determine agriculture business inputs, with an understanding of the interaction among those components, leading to accurate business planning and decision making. • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the agriculture industry that provides a base for decision making and credibility in personal interactions and career decisions. Required Core Courses ................................................ 14 AGBS 2 Agricultural Economics ....... 3 ECON 1A Principles of Macroeconomics................... 3 Select 4 units from the following physical science courses: PLS 2 Soils and PLS 2L Soils Laboratory ................... 4 or CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry ............................ 4