Agricultural Science & Technology (Pre-Ag Ed for University of MN)
- AS Degree (2020-2021) Willmar (60 Credits) - Education Plan

Ridgewater College offers a combination of agriculture and general education courses which lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education at the University of Minnesota. This "2+2" program allows students to take the first two years of courses at the Willmar campus, transferring all courses into the Agricultural Education major at the University of Minnesota where a four-year degree can be completed in two additional years. Agricultural Education graduates are in great demand - there are three teaching positions available for every graduate. In addition, agricultural businesses seek these graduates for agricultural sales, services, and management positions.

It is strongly recommended that AFEE 1001, AFEE 1002, and AFEE 2096 be taken prior to transfer. AGRI 1621 is not accepted at the University of Minnesota.

For more information, call instructor Curt Yoose at 800-722-1151 or 320-222-5274.
 
Course Outline
 
General Education Required Courses
(4 Courses)
For students planning to attend the University of Minnesota, we strongly recommend that AFEE 1001, AFE 1002, and AFE 2096 be taken prior to transfer.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECON 2060 Principles of Microeconomics 3 
ENGL 1210 College Composition I: Critical Reading and Writing 3 
ENGL 1220 College Composition II: Writing With Sources 3 
MATH 1120 College Algebra 4 
Total Credits: 13  
 
General Education Required Course List
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Choose one option for 4 or 5 credits.If transferring to the University of Minnesota, choose BIOL 2000.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
BIOL 1000 Introduction to Biology 4 
BIOL 2000 General Biology I 5 
Total Credits: 4  
 
General Education Required Course List
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Choose one option for 3 or 4 credits. If transferring to the University of Minnesota, choose PSYC 1310.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology 4 
SOC 1050 Introduction to Sociology 3 
Total Credits: 4  
 
General Education Required Course List
(1 Course)
Choose any Goal 1 CMST course. If transferring to the University of Minnesota, choose CMST 2200.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 2200 Public Speaking 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
General Education Elective Courses
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry 1 is required for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CHEM 1010 Survey of Chemistry 4 
CHEM 1020 General Chemistry I 4 
Total Credits: 4  
 
Elective Courses
(select 12 credits from the courses below)
Additional General Education courses will be taken in the following areas of study: Goal 5 (1 course), Goal 6 (3 courses). Within these 4 courses in Goals 5 & 6, 1 course must also be listed as a Goal 8 course and 1 course must be listed as a Goal 9 course.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1580 Ag Sales & Service 3 
AGRI 1621 Farm Management I 3 
AGRI 1650 Soils and Fertility Management 3 
AGRI 1660 Introduction to Agronomy 3 
AGRI 1670 Integrated Pest Management 3 
AGRI 1810 Introductory Animal Science 3 
AGRI 1820 Animal Nutrition 3 
BIOL 1410 Environmental Science 4 
BUS 2240 Financial Accounting 4 
Total Credits: 12  
 
Elective Courses
If you plan to attend the University of Minnesota, you must take AGRI 1650, AGRI 1660, AGRI 1810, BIOL 1410, and BUS 2240.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 20  
 
Total AS Degree Credits: 60