Agriculture Certificate

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This two-semester program will train graduates for entry-level positions in the agriculture, food, and natural resources areas as represented in the agriculture career cluster pathway. Positions could include: Production Workers, Farmhands, Sales Representatives, Lab Assistants, Forestry Workers, Veterinary Assistants, Animal Caretakers, Graders and Sorters, Landscaping and Lawn Servicers, Nursery and Greenhouse Workers, Computer Network Support Personnel, and Welders.

Admission to the Program: Open

First-time Enrollees

Complete an application for admission and, if desired, apply for financial aid.
Send an official high school transcript or GED score report to the Admissions and Records Office.
Complete the placement exam.
Meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes and complete the registration process.

Department of Career & Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.341.3501

For Additional Information Contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu

For Graduation Requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details .

Certificate Requirements

First Year

Fall Semester

AGR 105 - Introduction to Agriculture Industry Credit(s): 3
AGR 115 - Introduction to Natural Resources Credit(s): 3
AGR 120 - Agricultural Sciences I Credit(s): 3

Spring Semester

AGR 135 - Agricultural Sciences II Credit(s): 3
AGR 145 - Agricultural Welding Credit(s): 3
or AGR 155 - Agricultural Machinery & Technology Credit(s): 3
AGR 165 - Computer Applications in Agriculture Credit(s): 1

Total Semester Hours: 16

Faculty

Ellen Burns
Dean of Career and Technical Education