Agriculture Major
Contact Information
Sara Youngerman
731-424-3520 ext. 314
syoungerman@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Careers in the field of agriculture typically require a bachelor’s degree or higher. A variety of career opportunities are available in research firms, universities, and agribusiness. The Associate of Science in Agriculture is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with agriculture faculty and have ample access to the latest agriculture technology.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineer | $49,750 | $101,900 |
| Agricultural Sales | $35,200 | $110,400 |
| Fish and Game Warden | $33,000 | $56,800 |
| Soil Conservationist | $$42,500$ | $76,300 |
| Veterinarian | n/a | $102,800 |
Statistics are based on information provided by the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a special transfer agreement with Jackson State allowing students to transfer as juniors. See the program director for additional information.
We also have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Agriculture to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with agriculture-related degrees include:
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I (Recommended)
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II (Recommended)
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PHYS 2110 Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2120 Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Math
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Required Courses
AGR 110 Intro to Agricultural Economics
AGR 130 Introduction to Animal Science
AGR 140 Plant and Soil Science
AGR 213 Soil Science
Choose TWO Major Electives
AGR 102 Intro to Horse Science
AGR 242 Introduction to Pesticides
AGR 295 International Food and Fiber Systems
The Associate of Science Agriculture Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 130 | Intro. to Animal Science | 3 |
| AGR 140 | Plant and Soil Science | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 110 | Intro to Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGR | Agriculture Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH | Math Course | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGR | Agriculture Elective | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 213 | Soil Science | 4 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |