# Sustainable Agriculture (AS Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agriculture

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/agriculture/#AS

(formerly Agriculture)

The Sustainable Agriculture major combines the skills and knowledge to incorporate economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in food and farming systems. This broad-based degree combines plant and soil science, animal science and business in a hands-on approach to prepare students for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

-   Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AGRI 0156 | Introduction to Plant Science (also BIOL 21) | 4 |
| AGRI 0196 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 0200 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRI 0215 | Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics | 3 |
| AGRI 0221 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| **Select 6-8 units from the following:** | | 6-8 |
| ↳ AGRI 0020 | Introduction to Wildland Ecology and Range Science |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0095 | Internship in Agriculture (up to 4 units) |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0159 | Integrated Pest Management |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0160 | Methods of Propagation |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0164 | Sustainable Tree Care |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0198 | Food, Society and the Environment |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0203 | Animal Feeds and Nutrition |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0212 | Direct Farm Marketing |  |
| ↳ AGRI 0213 | Agriculture Mechanics |  |
| **Total Units** | | **23-25** |