Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
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Proposal
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Academic
Program
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MHEC Final
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Date
Cecil College
Proposal
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Agricultural Sciences 5/29/2019Approved6/12/2019
Agricultural Sciences Program Description
Cecil College’s proposed Associate of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences with Areas of Concentration (AoCs)in Agriculture and Agribusiness provides a course of study designed to meet the needs of students who plan to work in various fields of agriculture or to transfer to a college or a university that grants a Baccalaureate degree in various areas of Agriculture. An Agricultural Sciences degree prepares students for several fields including owner, operator, or manager of an agricultural operation, herd or crop manager, nursery manager, or work in government agencies related to agriculture, natural resources, or the environment.