Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Chesapeake College Proposal	Associate of Arts (A.A.)	Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Agriculture	2/10/2019	Approved	3/6/2019
Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Agriculture Program Description
The Chesapeake College Liberal Arts and Sciences Agriculture Concentration Transfer Pathway is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue preparation for a career in general agricultural sciences, including agriculture, environmental science, animal sciences and other related science disciplines. The program includes a core curriculum focused on principles of biology and chemistry, with agriculture and general education electives. This plan allows students to obtain the fundamental science concepts that future science courses will build upon, while allowing flexibility through free electives for students to select courses to maximize transferability to the specific program at the intended four-year institution. The curriculum demands significant practical, technical and communication skills. Learning takes place in the classroom, laboratory, field, and the library/academic support centers. Students should consult with an academic advisor throughout the process of planning an appropriate program.