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Individuals who meet any one of the following criteria are eligible to attend College of the Desert:
Have graduated from high school
Have passed the CA High School Proficiency Exam or
Have passed the GED Examination or
18 years of age or older and can benefit from instruction
Toefl ibt: 40
Toefl paper: 400
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The Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer, also called Agriculture Plant Science AS-T, is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or related major at a CSU campus. Students who complete this degree will receive "priority admission with junior status to the California State University system." Completing this degree guarantees admission to the CSU system but not a particular campus or major.
Agriculture Plant Science AS-T prepares students for a career as a plant scientist, agriculture teacher, biotechnologist, agronomist or crop scientist, turf manager, farm manager, weed scientist, entomologist, nursery manager, garden specialist, researcher, or landscape manager.
This degree require students to meet both of the following requirements:
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-B).
A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
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Courses:
Required Core Courses
Soils & Plant Nutrition
Plant Science
Plant Science Lab
Ornamental Plant Identification
Introductory General Chemistry
Principles of Microeconomics
Statistical Methods
Required Subtotal
Select one of the following: 1
CSU General Education
IGETC Pattern
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2
Degree Total: 60
The programs in Agriculture at College of the Desert are designed to serve both occupational and transfer students. Many courses primarily serve students who wish to enter an occupation after graduation. Courses are designed to provide practical experience, as well as academic background.
Students who wish to prepare for four-year colleges will find not only the necessary required transfer courses in English, science, mathematics, and related subjects available to them, but also departmental courses related to their majors. Students should see an Advisor for additional information and program planning regarding their major.
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