Course variations

Course summary

This program will help students to learn how to use sound crop and soil management practices for the production of quality field crops in an efficient and timely manner to maximize marketing opportunities. Strong emphasis is placed on effective pest management, precision farming and marketing strategies to ensure effective use of all farm resources and continuing access to global marketing opportunities. Graduates of this program become successful farm managers, agricultural technicians and farm service-center managers. They also find satisfying careers in many other areas of the agricultural industry. This course is not transferable to the four-year agricultural program.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school with at least a 2.0 GPA minimum grade point requirement will be waived for applicants 21 years and older and transfer students or those who have successfully passed the GED exam. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation and official high school or GED transcripts. SAT or ACT scores are not required. All international applicants must prove English proficiency. Admission will not be granted until English proficiency is met. An applicant may prove English proficiency by one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 on the Internet-based exam or 550 on the paper-based exam; International English Language Testing (IELTS) band score of 6.5; SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher; English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better from an accredited U.S. college or university; Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) score of 3 or higher; English Language Placement Test (ELPT) score of 965 or higher.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

North Carolina State University

Department name

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Crop Science