2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, A.S.


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Major in Tennessee Transfer Pathway with Emphasis in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science (A.S.)

Program and Career Description:

The Plant and Soil Science emphasis is a two-year program for students planning to complete a bachelor's degree in Plant and Soil Science, Turf Grass, Landscape Design, or Crop Science. Students pursuing careers in agronomy sales, golf course management, landscape design, agronomy consulting, and environmental science should consider this degree. Below are a few examples of career and salary information.

Career Entry-Level Education Entry-Level Pay Median Pay Experienced Pay
Landscaping and Groundskeeeping Worker No minimum education requirement $19,670 $25,090 $29,660
Landscape Architect Bachelor's degree $55,610 $84,770 $98,920
Forester Bachelor's degree $39,390 $52,120 $61,460
Environmental Science and Protection Technician Bachelor's degree $30,650 $44,740 $52,600
Soil and Water Conservationist Bachelor's degree $44,300 $71,030 $80,110

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV. Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers. For additional information from a national perspective, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov. Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

This program is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) major. A student who completes the associates degree in this major is guaranteed that all required community college courses will be accepted in this major at the transfer institution. To see which four-year institutions offer this TTP major and guarantees a seamless transfer, visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website at www.tntransferpathway.org.

Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.

Program Requirements


Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses.

Natural Sciences Requirement


Mathematics Requirement


Social/Behavioral Sciences


Take 2 courses

Requirements for Graduation Include:


  • earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
  • earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • taking the Exit Exam.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.

Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, A.S. Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 61


First Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 16


Second Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 14


Second Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 16


Note(s):


*Agriculture courses have very limited offerings should be considered first in registration.

At some universities, foreign language may be required in certain programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science Degree. Complete information regarding foreign language requirements at each university may be found on the transfer and articulation web sites of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee System. Community college students are encouraged to be familiar with foreign language requirements at the universities and, if applicable, complete the requirements before transferring.

For more information contact:
Paige Smith at
psmith39@columbiastate.edu or 931.540.2723
or
Science, Technology & Math Division office at 931.540.2710

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution. CoSCC- AGRI-PSS-02-14-18

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