Program: General Agriculture (GNAG) Major (Associate of) - South Dakota State University

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 10, 2025

Donald Marshall, Associate Dean
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
Agricultural Hall 156
605-688-5133
e-mail: Donald.Marshall@sdstate.edu

Programs

The two-year The General Agriculture program is designed for the student who does not find it advisable or possible to enter a regular four-year college program in Agriculture . A typical student in this situation could be one who desires some education but not necessarily four years before returning to the farm or ranch. Courses in the major field of concentration must be from departments within the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences and be related to agriculture. All courses in the major field of concentration need not be in one department, although this may be a possibility. Consult your adviser when selecting courses in the major field of concentration. These courses should relate to your career interests.

General electives may be selected from any area and allow students to develop special competencies or interests. When qualifying for a Bachelor of Science degree a student may, through a choice of electives, complete courses in business, prepare for graduate study, or enroll in special areas of study such as plant and/or animal science.

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Requirements for General Agriculture Major: 60

Associate of Science in Agriculture

Major Requirements: 36

SGR Goal #1
ENGL 101*
Credits: 3
SGR Goal #2
SPCM 101*
Credits: 3
SGR Goal #3 *: Social Science
Credits: 3
SGR Goal #4 *: Humanities and Arts
Credits: 3
SGR Goal #5 Mathematics: (minimum level:
MATH 102
or
MATH 104
) Credits: 3
SGR Goal #6 *: Natural Science
Credits: 3
First Year Experience : (
ABS 109**
suggested) Credits: 2
Major field of concentration Credits: 16

General Electives: 24

Total Required Credits: 60

Curriculum Notes

* A minimum of 15 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 32 credits.

Proficiency Examination

Each student enrolled in an Associate of Arts degree program must take the Proficiency Examination after the completion of 32 passed credit hours or prior to graduation. The student must have completed, or be enrolled in courses required to complete the 18 credit hours. Students who do not complete the proficiency exam requirements cannot continue registration at the university.