Swine Management Requirements 

JJC student adjusting feeders for wean-finish pigs 

The Swine Management Program will prepare students for employment as general managers, herdsmen or managers of breeding, farrowing, nursery or finishing units as well as other specialized careers involving management, production and marketing of swine. In addition to technical agriculture subjects in both crop and livestock production, mechanical skills and farm business management are also included. Supervised occupational experience in Swine Management for college credit is an integral part of this program.

Associate in Applied Science - AG810

Course Sequence Total of 65 Semester Hours

General Education Requirements - 15 Semester Hours

Major Core Requirements - 14 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives (with advisor approval) - 36 Semester Hours

Suggested Schedule

First Semester

Course Credit Hours
AGRI 100 4
AGRI 103 3
AGRI 120 3
AGRI 126 4
Total: 14 Credits

Summer

Course Credit Hours
AGRI 143 6
Total: 6 Credits

Second Semester

Course Credit Hours
AGRI 102 3
AGRI 104 3
AGRI 127 3
AGRI 129 3
COMM 140 3
Total: 15 Credits

Third Semester

Course Credit Hours
AGRI 105 4
AGRI 202 3
AGRI 223 4
AGRI 260 3
Total: 14 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Credit Hours
AGRI 261 (1st 9 weeks) 5
AGRI 262 (1st 9 weeks) 3
AGRI 244 (2nd 9 weeks) 8
Total: 16 Credits

Suggested Electives

  • ACCY 101, 102
  • AGRI 101, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 121, 201, 202, 204, 224
  • BLAW 101, 102
  • ECON 103, 104
  • INS 101
  • MKTG 101
  • REAL 101
  • ENG 101, 102
  • BIO 210
  • CHEM 101, 108

Certificate of Completion - AG800

Course Sequence Total of 15 Semester Hours

Required Courses - 15 Semester Hours

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