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Agriculture

Start your career with a solid foundation and an associate of arts.

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2 Yrs. 63 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$12,888 – $16,962*

Gain technical skills quickly with a certificate of achievement.

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1 Yr. 32 Credit Hours
2 Semesters

$6,935 – $8,919*

Start your career with a solid foundation and an associate of arts.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 63 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$12,888 – $16,962*

Gain technical skills quickly with a certificate of achievement.

See How You Can Afford It

1 Yr. 32 Credit Hours
2 Semesters

$6,935 – $8,919*

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Grow Your Future

Do you like science, plants, animals, and/or working outdoors? Turn those interests into a thriving career with the Agriculture program at Ozarks Tech.

Farming and ranching are changing with new technology, and trained workers are in high demand. In this program, you’ll learn skills that can lead to jobs in:

  • Farming and ranching
  • Conservation and land care
  • Equipment manufacturing
  • Landscaping
  • Flower shops and greenhouses

You can choose a focus based on what you enjoy most:

  • Plant Science – Learn about growing crops, flowers, and trees
  • Animal Science – Study farm animals and how to care for them
  • General Agriculture – Get a broad mix of plant, animal, and land topics

After graduation, you can start working right away or transfer to a four-year college to continue your education.

Program Information

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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.

Robert Flatness 

Agriculture Department Chair

417-447-8274

Agriculture Team

 

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Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?

After your A.A., you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Bear in mind:

  • Admission requirements vary
  • Credits transfer on a course-by-course basis

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Course Information

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Agriculture: General Agriculture (A.A.)

A.A. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Arts degree in Agriculture allows students to develop academic abilities and skills associated with the agriculture industry. Students with long-term goals of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in any chosen field of Agriculture will benefit from these courses. 

Agriculture: General Agriculture Program Requirements -21 Credit Hours

Agriculture: General Agriculture Program Requirements -21 Credit Hours

General Agriculture Courses – 18 Credit Hours

General Agriculture Courses – 18 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Credit received from an OTC course may be greater than the MOTR transfer equivalency. The additional credit provided from OTC for a MOTR approved course will move the additional credit to the Core electives (e.g. CHM 160 at OTC = 4 credit hours. MOTR equivalency = 3 credit hours; additional 1 hour moved to Core electives). Any course with an approved MOTR number or additional hours from a MOTR approved course can be utilized to fulfill the Core electives requirement.

Agriculture: Animal Science (A.A.)

A.A. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Arts degree in Agriculture allows students to develop academic abilities and skills associated with the agriculture industry. Students with long-term goals of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in any chosen field of Agriculture will benefit from these courses.

Agriculture: Animal Science Program Requirements – 21 Credit Hours

Agriculture: Animal Science Program Requirements – 21 Credit Hours

Agriculture – Animal Science Courses – 18 Credit Hours

Agriculture – Animal Science Courses – 18 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Credit received from an OTC course may be greater than the MOTR transfer equivalency. The additional credit provided from OTC for a MOTR approved course will move the additional credit to the Core electives (e.g. CHM 160 at OTC = 4 credit hours. MOTR equivalency = 3 credit hours; additional 1 hour moved to Core electives). Any course with an approved MOTR number or additional hours from a MOTR approved course can be utilized to fulfill the Core electives requirement.

Agriculture: Plant Science (A.A.)

A.A. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Arts degree in Agriculture allows students to develop academic abilities and skills associated with the agriculture industry. Students with long-term goals of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in any chosen field of Agriculture will benefit from these courses.

Agriculture: Plant Science Program Requirement – 21 Credit Hours

Agriculture: Plant Science Program Requirement – 21 Credit Hours

Plant Science Courses – 18 Credit Hours

Plant Science Courses – 18 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Credit received from an OTC course may be greater than the MOTR transfer equivalency. The additional credit provided from OTC for a MOTR approved course will move the additional credit to the Core electives (e.g. CHM 160 at OTC = 4 credit hours. MOTR equivalency = 3 credit hours; additional 1 hour moved to Core electives). Any course with an approved MOTR number or additional hours from a MOTR approved course can be utilized to fulfill the Core electives requirement.

Agriculture Certificate

Certificate: 32 Hours

The Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture allows students to develop academic abilities and skills associated with the agriculture industry. Students with long-term goals of working in any chosen field of agriculture will benefit from these courses. 

Agriculture Certificate Requirements – 17 Credit Hours

Agriculture Certificate Requirements – 17 Credit Hours

Agriculture Electives – 15 Credit Hours

Agriculture Electives – 15 Credit Hours

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*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.

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