The Virginia Western Agriculture programs will prepare you for transferring to pursue a bachelor’s degree or to obtain skills to manage your own farm or farm business. The customizable curriculum will prepare you for several careers including roles in veterinary medicine, agriculture education, extension work, agribusiness, and soil and plant science. Choose your pathway and explore the world of agriculture through coursework in animal science, plant science, dendrology and agribusiness.
Fast-track programs that can be completed in 2 semesters or less
Associate of Science (AS) Degrees
Career Studies Certificates (CSC)
Credentials & Career Skills
Program Types
AS & AA: Associate of Science and Associate of Arts: prepare students to transfer to a 4-year institution
AAS: Associate of Applied Science: prepare students to directly enter the workforce with limited transferability
Certificate & Career Studies Certificate: 1-2 year programs that prepare students to directly enter the workforce
Credentials & Career Skills: Short-term training that prepares students to directly enter the workforce with recognizable credentials and training (non-credit)