Agriculture (For transfer to TAMUC Agriculture Academy)

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Program Available at:

Brookhaven
Cedar Valley
Eastfield
El Centro
Mountain View
North Lake
Richland

Transferrable to:

Texas A&M Commerce

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Agriculture webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) Agriculture Academy at Dallas College offers you an affordable way to get the right education and training for success. If you are completing your first two years of coursework at Dallas College or if you already have an Associate of Applied Science degree in an agricultural field, you are encouraged to apply. Students accepted into the Ag Academy will complete courses at Dallas College together. You will be part of a cohort learning community—which means you will have a chance to get and give support to other students who share your passion for agriculture. After your junior year, you will complete your last year of courses online or at the Commerce campus. For more information, visit Texas A&M University-Commerce Agriculture Academy – Dallas College.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Agriculture. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to TAMUC to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science Broadfield or a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the Degree are noted below. See catalog for official degree requirements.

This pathway fulfills the Dallas College Interstate Passport requirements. The Interstate Passport at Dallas College is awarded to students who have achieved lower-division general education learning outcomes in a set of approved courses that are recognized by all other colleges and universities participating. Please visit the Interstate Passport – Dallas College webpage for more information. Certain courses may not apply to the Passport block requirements. See your success coach for more information.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a Texas A&M University-Commerce to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to TAMUC.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

LEADING TO A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS

SEMESTER 1

AGRI 1131 – The Agricultural Industry AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
At the end of the semester, begin researching TAMUC where you would want to major in Agriculture.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Agriculture.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

AGRI 1407 – Agronomy AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. TAMU-Commerce requires a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about options to pursue the bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

AGRI 1419 – Introductory Animal Science AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

CHEM 1405 – Introductory Chemistry I This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying to TAMUC.
Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2023)
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

AGRI 2317 – Introduction to Agricultural Economics AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

ENVR 1401 – Environmental Science I This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
Sign up for commencement.
Request final transcripts to be sent to TAMUC.
Join the Alumni Network!