About this program
About
Associate of Science in Agronomy program focuses on the science of agronomic crop production and includes the study of soil, crop and pest management.
The Agronomy associates at Ohio State ATI allows students to complete 50 percent of the curriculum needed to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Students in the sustainable plant systems major can specialize in agronomy, horticulture, landscape design and management, and turfgrass science.
What can I do with this degree?
Degree outcomes
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and Crop Science are prepared for dynamic careers across the agricultural and plant-based industries. With expertise in crop production, plant health and sustainable systems, students are equipped to support innovation and productivity in both private sector and independent operations.
Graduates are prepared for careers such as:
- Crop Scientist
- Agricultural Consultant
- Independent Crop Producer
- Agrochemical Industry Representative
- Seed or Grain Industry Specialist
- Greenhouse or Nursery Manager
- Food Processing Professional
Program components
- MATH 1148a - College Algebra
- GE Writing and Information Literacy - Student Choice
- CRPSOIL 1201T - Exploring Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, and Crop Management and Soil Conservation
- GENSTDS 1201.01T - College Orientation
- CRPSOIL 2300T - Introduction to Soil Science
- CRPSOIL 2301T - Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory
- HCS 2204 - Ecology of Managed Plant Systems
- HCS 2205 - Ecology of Managed Plant Systems
- GE Historical and Cultural Studies - Student Choice
- GENED 1201 - GE Launch Seminar
- CHEM 1110 OR CHEM 1210 - Elementary Chemistry OR General Chemistry I
- HCS 2202 - Form and Function in Cultivated Plants
- HCS 3100 - Introduction to Agronomy
- GE Literature, Visual and Performing Arts - Student Choice
- BIOLOGY 1113.01a - Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development
- CRPSOIL 2189Tb - Practicum in Crop and Soil Technologies
- CRPSOIL 2580Tc - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
- Electives - Courses selected in consultation with advisor
- GE Race, Ethnicity and Gender Diversity - Student Choice
- AGRCOMM 3130 - Oral Expression in Agriculture
- BIOTECH 2218T - General and Applied Entomology
- Electives - Courses selected in consultation with advisor
- AEDECON 2001a - Principles of Food and Resource Economics
- AEDECON 2105a,b - Managerial Records and Analysis
- ANIMSCI 2200.01b - Introductory Animal Sciences
- ANMLTEC 2200.02Tb - Introduction to Animal Sciences Laboratory
- BUSTEC 2231Ta,c - Fundamentals of Marketing
- BUSTEC 2241Ta,b,c - Small Business Management
- BUSTEC 2244Tc - Human Resource Management and Leadership
- BUSTEC 2247Tb - Business Law
- CHEM 1220a,d - General Chemistry II
- CHEM 2520a,e - Organic Chemistry I
- COMLDR 3537a,f - Data Analysis in the Applied Sciences
- CRPSOIL 2324Ta,b - Soil Management
- CRPSOIL 3800Ta,b - Principles of Farm Business Management
- ENGTECH 2011Tb - Small Engine Basics
- ENGTECH 2040Ta,b,c - Soil and Water Conservation Systems
- ENR 3100d - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
- CRPSOIL 2210Ta,b - Sustainable Agriculture Methods
- CRPSOIL 2280Tb - Applied Precision Agriculture
- CRPSOIL 2412Tb - Technology and Field Management of Forage Crops
- CRPSOIL 2422Tb - Weed Control Technology
- ENGTECH 2016Tb - Tillage, Planting, Harvesting, and Storage Equipment
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Discover your passion for plant systems
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Discover your passion for plant systems
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Prepare for careers in crop production, plant science, and agricultural innovation across private industry and independent operations.
