Agribusiness Policy Specialist Certificate (AP41)
The Agribusiness Policy Specialist Certificate will equip the student with a basic understanding of agricultural policy. The duties and responsibilities of the Agribusiness Policy Specialist will vary widely, but will focus on the policy aspects of agribusiness. Upon completion of the program, students will understand the relationship between agribusiness and the political system, as well as the involvement of government in agribusiness.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Agribusiness Policy Specialist certificate program are prepared to work on farms, ranches, and agricultural industries.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Agribusiness Policy Specialist Curriculum
The curriculum for the Agribusiness Policy Specialist certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 10 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 150 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (10 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,000
Fees ($370 per semester): $370
Books/Supplies: $400
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)