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Introductory Agriculture Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Introductory Agriculture builds a base of knowledge in Prairie agriculture for those seeking entry-level non-professional employment, educators and experts broadening into agriculture. Students learn key competencies, diverse ways of knowing, agrology and professional practice, scientific principles of agriculture, and its economic and environmental impacts. Courses transfer to College diplomas and degrees.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources  |  Duration: 1 year (15 credit units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

15 credit units: AGRC 110.3, AGRC 111.3, AGRC 112.3, AGRC 113.3 and one of AREC 220, PLSC 201, PLSC 234, PLSC 235 or PLSC 350. Offered at a distance or in person.

Career pathways

Entry-level non-professional agriculture employment, school-based agriculture education and broadening professional practice into agriculture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required high school classes: Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, and Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (one subject deficiency may be cleared before second year). Minimum admission average 70% (high school) or 60% (post-secondary, 18+ transferable credits). Special mature admission: age 21 by first day of classes, entering first year, under 18 university credit units. English proficiency may be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year (15 credit units)

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