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Soil andCrop Science

The Soil and Crop Science Program at Trinidad State prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in agriculture, environmental consulting, research, and beyond. By providing a solid academic foundation and promoting the development of essential skills, the program equips students to tackle the challenges of upper-division coursework and to pursue rewarding careers in soil and crop science.

Soil and
AS Degree Available

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2025–2026 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$175/cr hr
$291/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$288/cr hr
$403.50/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$292/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
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Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

ValleyAlamosa, CO 81101
Valley Campus
Address: 1011 Main StPhone: (719) 589-7000

 

 

Degrees/Certificates

This program is offered at the TSC Valley campus.

Full Degree
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AS Degree

4 semesters · Transferrable credits for a Bachelor's degree

Gain a solid foundation in soil composition, crop production, and sustainable agriculture — then transfer seamlessly to a four-year university to complete your Bachelor of Science.

Transferrable Credits

Transfer Information

Colorado's Articulation and Transfer Agreements make it easy to move from Trinidad State to a four-year university without losing your credits or repeating coursework. By earning your AA or AS degree (60 credits), you can enter a university as a junior and complete your bachelor's degree in as few as 60 additional credits.

Learn more about transfer information

 

 

Associate of Science in Soil and Crop Science

Four semesters from start to degree. Click any semester to see the full course list. *Electives must be a minimum of 14 credit hours. If credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s as elective credit towards graduation. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement for a Bachelor’s Degree from this Colorado Public Four-Year Institution: Colorado State University-Fort Collins For the most current information on this transfer articulation agreement, please look for "Soil & Crop Sciences" on the following webpage: https://cdhe.colorado.gov/transfer-degrees

Program Code:AS_ASConcentration:DSCSCIP Code:01.0304
1

Semester One

Foundational coursework in English, mathematics, and agricultural sciences.

15credit hours
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  • ENG 1021 – English Composition I: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • MAT 1260 – Statistics (3 credits)
  • AGY 1100 – General Crop Production (4 credits)

Choose one: (5 credits)

  • BIO 1112 – General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1
  • BIO 2121 – Botany with Lab: GT- SC1
2

Semester Two

Advanced writing, soil science, and animal nutrition — plus your choice of an arts and humanities elective.

14credit hours
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  • ENG 1022 – English Composition II: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • AGY 2140 – Introductory Soil Science: GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • ASC 2125 – Feeds and Feeding (4 credits)

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • AH1 – ART 1110 Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
  • AH1 – MUS 1020 Music Appreciation: AH1
  • AH1 – THE 1005 Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1
  • AH2 – LIT 1015 Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2
  • AH4 – SPA 2011 Spanish Language III: GT-AH4
3

Semester Three

Explore agricultural economics and finance, with electives in chemistry and precision agriculture technology.

14credit hours
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  • AGE 1102 – Agriculture Economics: GT-SS1 (3 credits)
  • AGE 2108 – Agricultural Finance (3 credits)

Choose one: (5 credits)

  • CHE 1011 – Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1
  • CHE 1111 – General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • AGR 2033 – Applied Info Tech
  • AGR 2035 – Prec. Ag. Ops
  • AGR 2035 – Prec. Farming
  • AGR 2036 – GIS Class
4

Semester Four

Round out your degree with accounting, global food studies, and your remaining GT Pathways electives in math, history, and the arts.

17credit hours
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  • AGR 2160 – World Interdependence-Population and Food: GT-SS3 (3 credits)
  • ACC 1021 – Accounting Principles I (4 credits)

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • AH1 – ART 1110 Art Appreciation: GT-AH1
  • AH1 – MUS 1020 Music Appreciation: AH1
  • AH1 – THE 1005 Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1
  • AH2 – LIT 1015 Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2
  • AH4 – SPA 2011 Spanish Language III: GT-AH4

Choose one: (4 credits)

  • MAT 1340 – College Algebra: GT-MA1
  • MAT 1400 – Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 (Only available on odd years, spring semester only)

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • HI1 – HIS 1310 Western Civilization:Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1
  • HI1 – HIS 1320 Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1
  • HI1 – HIS 1110 The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1
  • HI1 – HIS 1120 The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1
  • HI1 – HIS 1210 US History to Reconstruction: GT- HI1
  • HI1 – HIS 1220 US History since the Civil War:GT-HI1

(Additional GT Courses Available)

Total Program Credits: 60

Where You'll Go

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Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.

Dr. Lynette Bates portrait
Dr. Lynette Bates
(719) 846-5559
Main
Dr. Emily Hammer portrait
Dr. Emily Hammer
(719) 589-7051
Valley