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Agriculture, Food and Life Science


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Earn an Associate of Science (AS) in Agriculture, Food and Life Science and learn sustainable solutions to feeding, clothing and housing the earth's growing population while being environmentally conscious. 

This AS is designed to be easily transferred to a four-year institution so you can pursue a bachelor's degree in an area such as agribusiness management and marketing, agriculture education, animal or food science, horticulture, landscape and turf sciences, pre-law, and many others. 

Many NWACC graduates go on to Dale Bumpers College at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. to pursue a bachelor's degree. 

 

Academic Paths

NWACC offers certificates of proficiency and a technical certificate in horticulture and an AS in agriculture, food and life science. View the academic paths below to see which courses are required to earn a certificate or degree.

View the courses required to obtain a certificate of proficiency in Horticulture

View the courses required to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency Workforce Readiness Horticulture.

View the courses required to obtain a technical certificate in Horticulture.

View the courses required to obtain an AS in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences.