Program Overview
The Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T in
Agriculture Plant Science) will provide students with an alignment of courses required
for transfer and a cohesive group of courses in the area of Agriculture Plant Science.
Potential careers in the Agriculture Plant Science field include: Pest Control Advisor
(PCA), crop production specialist, farm management positions, landscape design, quality
control manager, county and governmental compliance inspector, sales and marketing
of seed and other crop protecting agents. The Associate in Science in Agriculture
Plant Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Plant Science) is intended
for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Plant Science
at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU
system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus
that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after
transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students
intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that
is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor
for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
