Agricultural Science, Associate Degree, AAgS

Program Description

Code 303 - 60 Credits

The Associate in Agricultural Science is primarily designed for students enrolled in our partner program with the Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University.  Through this agreement, we are delivering innovative programs that develop career-ready graduates through intensive, practical learning and development of leadership skills that serve agricultural needs in our local communities.  Completing students are eligible to receive a Kellogg Community College associate degree as well as an industry-recognized certificate from MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Industry-specific internships are required and expose students to current career opportunities available. Students completing the program may also receive priority transfer to MSU College of Agricultural and Natural Resources. Interested students should contact KCC Admissions or the Agricultural Operations Coordinator for more information.

Requirements for the Degree

1. A minimum of sixty (60) credit hours earned, excluding BIOL, CHEM, ENGL, MATH, TSEN, TSMA, TSRE courses with numbers less than 100, and MUSI 100 .
2. A cumulative grade point average at KCC of at least 2.0.
3. A minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours must be completed at Kellogg Community College.
4. A maximum of 75% of the credit hours required for a degree may be documented and transferred to KCC.
5. All first time, degree seeking, KCC students must complete the FYS 101 - First Year Seminar  course with a grade of C or higher. See an Academic Advisor for course completion and/or any questions pertaining to the FYS course.

Service-Learning Requirement

Students graduating under the 2012-2013 Catalog or thereafter, who obtain an Associate Degree in Arts, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, General Studies, International Studies, or Science will be required to complete a service-learning experience. Students completing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the industrial trades are encouraged to complete a service-learning experience. Please ask your Academic Advisor which courses incorporate service-learning, or search in class schedules. The final grade in the course must qualify for academic credit in order to receive the service-learning endorsement.