Academics
Agricultural Production
The mission of the Agricultural Production certificate program is to prepare students for employment and/or for the pursuit of an Agricultural Science and Technology Associate in Applied Science degree in agricultural production by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of the agricultural production industry.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 26
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 113 | PRINCIPLES OF SOIL FERTILITY | 3 |
| AGRI 200 | INTRODUCTORY SOIL SCIENCE | 4 |
| AGRI 201 | CROP PRODUCTION | 4 |
| AGRI 203 | INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS, COMMUNICATION, OR ENGLISH ELECTIVE * | 3 | |
| APPROVED ELECTIVES ** | 9 |
* AGBUS 118 or MATH 110 or higher; COMM 110, ENGL 110 or 116.
** Approved electives: AGBUS 110 or 111; AGBUS 112, 115, 211, 212; AGRI 110, 111, 114, 118 121, 221; AGMEC 117.
Students enrolled in this program must meet with their assigned agriculture advisor to plan a specific course schedule that meets Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | AGRI 200; Mathematics, Communication, or English Elective; Approved Elective |
| Spring Semester 1 | AGRI 113; Approved Electives |
| Summer Semester | AGRI 201; AGRI 203 |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies
East Peoria Campus
AIT Building, Room 209
(309) 694-5510
Illinois Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource
Career Pathway:
Plant Systems