Agriculture Studies
The agriculture industry impacts every person on earth. While production agriculture (farming) is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of ag jobs, it makes up only one percent of the careers in this industry. Agri-business, research, agronomy, and conservation are just some of the job specializations open to agriculture degree grads.
Explore the amazing career opportunities in the Ag industry with the Agriculture Academy. Ag courses are taught by SCC's agriculture instructors. This academy provides a range of agricultural courses in agronomy, business, career development and animal science.
It is also a great way to get to know the ag instructors before coming to SCC to complete your studies after you graduate high school.
Class Listings
| FL-SEM 1 | AGS-113 Survey of Animal Industry ENG-105 Composition 1 OR- SPC-112 Public Speaking |
| SP-SEM 2 | AGC-216 Career Seminar |
| FL-SEM 3 | AGA-182 Intro to Soil Science MAT-702 Introduction to Math Apps OR- MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts OR- MAT-120 College Algebra |
| SP-SEM 4 | AGB-336 Agricultural Selling |
Where are classes offered?
All Ag Academy classes are held on the Mt. Pleasant center. Classes meet once a week on campus. The remainder of coursework is delivered online.
How long does it take?
It takes two years to complete the full list of classes.
How many college credit hours can I earn?
Students who complete the academy earn 17 college credit hours that will transfer to any of SCC's agriculture program options.
What do I get when I complete the academy?
Students who successfully complete the Ag Academy will earn a certificate of completion.
What can I do after high school?
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Once you've credits in the career academy, finish up your degree at SCC. See how the coursework you've completed can be applied to your college degree.
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Have a conversation with your counselor about your options, eligibility, and how these classes fit in your schedule.
Meet with your SCC student success advocate to prepare and sign up for classes.
Contact Us
Michael Conrad
High schools served:
Burlington, Notre Dame, VIBE, Mediapolis, and Wapello
(319) 208-5720
mconrad@scciowa.edu
April Gerst
High schools served:
West Burlington, Danville, New London, Ft Madison, Holy Trinity, home school and out-of-state
(319) 208-5277
agerst@scciowa.edu
Abby Herriman
High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu
Caili Rodeffer
High schools served:
WACO, Mount Pleasant, Winfield
(319) 208-5007
crodeffer@scciowa.edu