Agricultural Systems

Applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Systems must have:

• Achieved at least an associate level degree
• Completed the following courses prior to acceptance in the program:
• ENGL& 101 – English Composition I
• AGSC 201 – Basic Soil Science
• At least one of the following plant science courses:
• AGSC 113 – Cultivated Plants
• AGSC 114 – Plant Physiology
• BIOL& 213 – Majors Plant
• At least one of the following economics courses:
• AGBS 201 – Microeconomics in Agriculture/ECON& 201 – Micro Economics
• AGBS 221 – Introduction to Food and Agricultural Markets
• AGBS 222 – Agricultural and Water Policy/POLS 222 – Agricultural and Water Policy

Note: Substitutions may apply for applicants with degrees from other colleges. Contact the BAS Program Coordinator for assistance or questions regarding the entrance requirements.

All interested students meeting the entrance requirements are encouraged to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program. Please complete the online application below.

BAS Admission Application

Applicants must have achieved at least an associate-level degree and completed ENGL& 101 (or AENG 100). Each degree has additional program specific courses that must be completed prior to entry. See program pages for details.

Students in the Agricultural Systems degree at Walla Walla Community College will:

• Develop critical thinking skills
• Analyze the interactions between the natural, human, climatic, political and economic components of the agroecosystem
• Adjust or identify pathways to minimize the many potential negative effects on environmental, societal and human health
• Contribute to the agricultural industry through hands-on exposure to diverse experiences and perspectives grounded in applied science and reality

At WWCC, we’ll help you find scholarships that may be open to you. Scholarships provide money for school that you don’t have to pay back. They can be used for things like tuition, books, tools and fees. They come from sources like the WWCC Foundation, local businesses and private funds. Some WWCC programs also have scholarships for students working toward a certain certificate or degree. You might qualify based on good grades, financial need or the potential to benefit from school. The bottom line: You have options. We’ll help you explore them at WWCC.

There are lots of ways to pay for college. We will work with you to find the right mix of support so that you can go after your dreams. Talk with us to learn more about:

• Financial aid — grants, scholarships and student loans.
• Workforce Education Services — support for students on workforce training pathways.
• Warrior Pledge — covers needs not met by other financial aid.
• Flexible payment plans — low monthly payments with no interest.
• Work study — work part-time on campus while you earn your degree.
• Emergency funds — for students who are struggling to make ends meet.

You can go to college. Start exploring your options today.

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