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Plant Science
Description
Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Goals and Certificates
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
Training Providers
How to Get Started
Find a Job
Description
COS offer three levels of certificates and degrees in the field of Plant Science: a Skill Certificate in Plant Science, a Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Plant Protection and Pest Management and an Associate of Science in Plant Science.
Students completing the Skill Certificate in Plant Science will acquire knowledge of and skills in the uses and control of soils, irrigation, weed control, plant diseases and pests, fertilizers and cultivation of crops. Students must complete 17 credits of required courses. Click here for more information on required courses. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: irrigation and crop production as well as related industries, such as equipment sales, fertilizer sales and application, plant protection, and crop consulting.
The Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Plant Protection and Pest Management prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of plant protection. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in fertilizer and chemical application, weed control, crop production, and integrated pest management. Students must complete 27 credits. Click here for more information on required courses. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for employment in the following fields: pest control operator, pesticide applicator, or crop advisor or serving as an agronomist or farm manager. In order to seek further pesticide licensing requirements, log on to www.cdpr.ca.gov.
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of crop production. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields of plant science through the study of soils, irrigation, weed control, plant diseases and pests, fertilizers, and cultivation of crops and will acquire skills in crop production to maximize yields as well as profits. In addition to completing the required courses in plant science, students must also complete the general education requirements. Click here for more information on required courses. Once you complete this pathway, you will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: farming, irrigation and crop production as well as related industries such as equipment sales, fertilizers, plant protection and consulting.
Wage Data and Employment Outlook
Below is wage data and employment outlook information for one possible occupation with this pathway. Click here to visit ONET for additional occupations in the agriculture industry.
Median Earnings* For Chemical Technicians in the Central Valley Median income is the amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups. This means half of the jobs for this occupation pay more than this amount and half pay less than this amount. |
$16.80/hour |
Employment Outlook* in California Employment Outlook numbers represent current employment information in the Central Valley of California. The 2016 total number of jobs is the number of individuals employed in this occupation in 2016. The 2020 estimated number of jobs is the estimated number of individuals that will be employed in this occupation in 2020. Expected Growth is the increase in the number of individuals expected to be employed in this occupation and is shown as a total number and a percent increase. The average annual growth rate is the rate at which, on average, the total number of jobs will increase each year. |
2016 Total Number of Jobs in CV: 21 |
Goals and Certificates
Once students complete the program, they will earn one of three levels of certification or degree, depending on the courses successfully completed: a Skill Certificate in Plant Science, a Certificate of Achievement in Agriculture Plant Protection and Pest Management and an Associate of Science in Plant Science.
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the Plant Science programs. Even though a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate is not required, it is preferred. Some employers prefer to hire employees with a High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate. There are also more options for financial aid at COS for students who have a High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
Students must take a placement test to enroll in math and English classes for the general education requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to determine the correct placement in these classes.
Training Providers
College of Sequoias - Click here for more information on the COS Plant Science Program
How to Get Started
- Contact provider for testing, registration, and details on prerequisites.
Find a Job
1. Click Here for AGRICULTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES on SAEC website
