Agriculture
Within the sustainable agriculture and resource systems program, WVC offers a non-transfer
associate of technical science (ATS) in several pathways and associate in applied
science-transfer (AAS-T)** degrees in sustainable and organic agriculture, horticulture
and tree fruit production, general agriculture and agritechnologies. Interested students
should work closely with agriculture advisers in order to plan their studies to reach
their individual goals in an expeditious manner.
- Associate of Technical Science Degree (ATS)
- The ATS degree prepares students for employment in agriculture and related fields.
The pathways are General Agriculture, Horticulture/Tree Fruit Production, Sustainable
and Organic Agriculture, and Agriculture Technology.
- The ATS degree prepares students for employment in agriculture and related fields.
The pathways are General Agriculture, Horticulture/Tree Fruit Production, Sustainable
and Organic Agriculture, and Agriculture Technology.
- WVC has articulations with the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) that allows WVC students to transfer to WSU with an AAS-T in sustainable and organic agriculture, horticulture and tree fruit production, general agriculture, or agritechnologies.
Students who complete the ATS in Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Systems will be able to:
Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of:
- general agriculture production practices
- tree fruit production practices in North Central Washington
- general horticulture practices
- sustainable and organic agriculture production
- agri-business management
- natural resources
- viticulture principles and practices in Washington
Demonstrate the ability to:
- think critically (analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply, problem solve, reason quantitatively and qualitatively) in workplace environments.
- act responsibly as an individual and as a member of a team or group in a workplace environment.
Acquire the training and education to seek employment or advance in current employment in agriculture related fields.
Develop a foundation to continue their studies in agriculture or related fields.