CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Description
The certificate offers students the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform tasks and responsibilities that support the agricultural and food related industry from farm to fork. Task and responsibilities include food quality, food safety, supervision, communication, inventory management, documentation, team skills, and problem solving skills.
(Housed in the Biology Department)

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and describe a variety of educational and career opportunities in the agriculture and food related industry.
2. Identify and explain the presence and impact of food pathogens and contaminants at various points of food production.
3. Explain and apply principles of food safety and sanitation.
4. Describe and assess issues related to food quality assurance.
5. Communicate effectively using terms and knowledge related to agriculture and food production.
6. Solve problems related to agriculture and food production.
7. Work effectively in team building environments.
8. Document work related information involving agriculture and food related processes.

Requirements for Program Entrance
High school graduate or high school equivalency diploma.

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 12 Credit Hours
AGS 150 General Microbiology for Food and Agriculture	4
BUS 104 Introduction to Business	3
CRC 125 Microsoft Office	4
AGS 101 Introduction to Agriculture	1
Total	12
SECOND SEMESTER: 12 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication	3
SUS 101 Introduction to Sustainability OR BIO 116 Introduction to Environmental Science OR BIO 118 Practical Botany	3
BUS 208 Organizational Behavior	3
Total	12
TOTAL CREDITS	24

Revised 3/4/2021