Agriculture - Animal Science

The Agriculture program offers several degree tracks for students which include Animal Science, Ag Business, Plant and Soil Science, and Integrated Agricultural Systems. Certificate, Associate in Applied Sciences degrees (AAS) and transfer options are available.

Agriculture Science combines the fields of biology and chemistry with a practical understanding of livestock production and management. The primary objectives of the program are to offer students technical knowledge in the areas of animal health and disease prevention, feed and nutrition practices, livestock and carcass evaluation and general agriculture safety practices and management. These objectives are accomplished with lecture/discussion periods, lab exercises, and field trips to production enterprise areas. Business management is emphasized in each area of study. The Agriculture Science curriculum is reviewed by an advisory committee composed of local and regional industry members and adheres to national and state skill standards.

Career Opportunities

    • Farm/Ranch Managers
    • Sales Representatives
    • Agricultural Technicians
    • Field Personnel

Contact

Matthew Williams

Phone: (509) 527-4696

Walla Walla Campus 500 Tausick Way Walla Walla, WA 99362

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Mission

Inspiring students to reach their fullest potential in terminal, transfer, and job-related courses of study.

Program Outcomes

  • Provide students with the highest level of instruction by offering the latest concepts in agriculture.
  • To attract, retain, and graduate competent students into the Agriculture Science industry.
  • Keep program on "cutting edge" of agriculture by involving industry in curriculum development and verification of student learning outcomes.
  • Articulate the Agriculture Science program horizontally with other related WWCC programs, and vertically, with regional high schools and universities.
  • Educate and graduate students who possess the knowledge and skills to participate in the agriculture industry with confidence, or continue their education at the university level with the same confidence.