Agriculture (For transfer to UNT Dallas, BAAS with Natural Resource Management Certificate)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Agriculture webpage and your success coach at your campus.

The guided pathway in Agriculture will set the foundation to understand basic plant and animal science and about the agricultural industry. The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with courses in this pathway is designed to transfer to Agricultural Science programs universities in the State of Texas.

This is an example course sequence for s​tudents interested in pursuing Agriculture. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to earn a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) with Natural Resource Management Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the Degree are noted below. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click University of North Texas at Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to UNT Dallas.

Catalog Year       2021-2022  You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type        Associate of Science

GPA Requirement        Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI        Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course. OR
• SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course. UNT Dallas prefers SOCI 1301 for prerequisite purposes.

CHOOSE ONE: 

• AGRI 1415 – Horticulture** OR
• AGRI 1329 – Principles of Food Science** ​​​​​​​​AND AGRI 1131 – The Agricultural Industry**​

​​* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

​​** AGRI Courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
2. At the end of the semester, begin researching UNT Dallas where you would want to major in Agriculture.

3. Meet with a success coach to research your career options with a BAAS degree in Agriculture.

   ​Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. UNT Dallas requires a grade of “C" or higher.

MATH 1314 – College Algebra* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

ARTS 1303 – Art History I* This is a Core course.

AGRI 1407 – Agronomy**

CHOOSE ONE:

• HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
• HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

** AGRI Courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree.

   Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I* This is a Core course. OR
• BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• AGRI 1419 – Introductory Animal Science** OR
• AGRI 1329 – Principles of Food Science** AND AGRI 1131 – The Agricultural Industry**

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for a specific list.

** AGRI Courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to UNT Dallas.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UNT Dallas Fall 2022)

3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

   Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

AGRI 2317 – Introduction to Agricultural Economics**

CHOOSE ONE:

• CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II* This is a Core course. OR
• BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• AGRI 1309 – Computers in Agriculture** OR
• AGRI 2330 – Wildlife Conservation and Management**

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for a specific list.

** AGRI Courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree in Agriculture.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT Dallas.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

   Total Hours: 16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 63 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

University of North Texas at Dallas

For questions about the UNT Dallas portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (972) 338-1645 or Advising@untdallas.edu. It is best to apply to UNT Dallas a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. UNT Dallas students may have individual grade or GPA requirements in order to graduate from the university. Please consult with an academic advisor to ensure all requirements are met. See catalog for official degree requirements and certificate requirements.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES WITH NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

SEMESTER 1

AGRI 3/4XXX – Advanced Agriculture Elective

AGRI 3305 – Principles of Sustainable Agriculture

General Elective

General Elective

Secondary Concentration Course (Any Level)

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 2

AGRI 3/4XXX – Advanced Agriculture Elective

AGRI 3330 – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management

General Elective

Secondary Concentration Course (Any Level)

COMM 3352 – Intercultural Communication

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 3

SOCI 3220 – Quantitative Data Collection

AGRI 3/4XXX – Advanced Agriculture Elective

AGRI 3306 – Soil Science

Secondary Concentration Course (Any Level)

SOCI 4540 – Race and Ethnic Minorities

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

AGRI 3/4XXX – Advanced Agriculture Elective

CHOOSE ONE:

• AGRI 4301 – Capstone in Urban Agriculture OR
• AGRI 4390 – Mentored Undergraduate Research in Agriculture

AGRI 4302 – Conservation of Natural Renewable Resources

Secondary Concentration Course (Any Level)

Total Hours: 12

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS PATHWAY TOTAL: 57 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

(Transfer Pathway Approved 9.16.2021 by UNT Dallas)