Agricultural Science, B.S.: 120 units

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Offered by: Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Industry Management, and Agricultural Science.

Major Required Core
Major Electives
Animal Science Emphasis

Plant Science Emphasis
Unrestricted Electives
General Education Requirements

Major Required Core: 27 units

Note(s):

Students interested in teaching should see the Teacher Preparation section for additional secondary education requirements.

Major Electives: 60 units

Students must choose 9 Upper Division and 6 Lower Division units for a total of 15 units and select an Emphasis in either Animal Science or Plant Science.

Animal Science Emphasis

Select 18 units from this AVS section (9 units must be Upper Division)

Select 12 units from this PLT section (6 units must be Upper Division)

Select 9 units from this ABM section (3 units must be Upper Division)

Select 6 units from this AgMech Skills (PLT) section

Plant Science Emphasis

Select 18 units from this PLT section (9 units must be Upper Division)

Select 12 units from this AVS section (6 units must be Upper Division)

Select 9 units from this ABM section (3 units must be Upper Division)

Select 6 units from this AgMech Skills (PLT) section

Unrestricted Electives: 0-3 units

Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Major Required Core”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 60 units.

General Education Requirements: 48 units

Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

	Course	Term Taken	Grade
Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)
1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking
Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)
1. Physical Sciences
2. Life Sciences
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis
Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)
1. Visual and Performing Arts
2a. Philosophy and Civilization
2b. Literature and Language Other than English
3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis
Area D. Social Sciences (12 units)
1. U.S. History and American Ideals
2. U.S. Constitution and California Government
3. Social Sciences: Principles, Methodologies, Value Systems, and Ethics
4. Social Science Synthesis
Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)

For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below.

Interdisciplinary General Education: 21 units

An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.

How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:

GE Area	Courses
A2	IGE 1100 and IGE 1200
C1	IGE 2100 or IGE 2200
C2	IGE 1100 , IGE 1200 , IGE 2100 , or IGE 2200
D1	IGE 2300 or IGE 2400
D3	IGE 2300 or IGE 2400
C3	IGE 3100
D4	IGE 3100

revised 07/17/2024

American Institutions: 6 units

Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1 and D2.

American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units

Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.

Graduation Writing Test

All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates.