Agriculture Technician Certificate

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The new Agriculture Technician Certificate prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of opportunities within agriculture technology, equipment repair, and any number of agriculturally related career fields. The core of the program is a solid engineering and industry foundation offered within the STEM and Industrial Technologies Division, coupled with specific agricultural technical courses.

Graduates will be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions in the agricultural sector, such as agriculture equipment technician and precision agriculture technician.

The future of agriculture is technology driven, requiring graduates to be able to analyze, integrate, and act on data collected by agricultural equipment. Today’s agricultural leaders and managers require the ability to take this data and apply it to incorporate advanced technologies - all while keeping a focus on an industry that demands sustainability.

First Semester

AGR 110 - Agronomy Principles Min Credits: 3
CIS 114 - Microsoft Applications Min Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Composition I Min Credits: 3
IND 120 - Industrial Electricity I Min Credits: 3
IND 134 - Industrial Fluid Power I Min Credits: 3 +
PLC 200 - Programmable Controller I Min Credits: 3 +

Total Credits: 18

Second Semester

AGR 120 - Introduction to Precision Agriculture Min Credits: 3
AGR 240 - Integrated Pest Management Min Credits: 3 +
IND 234 - Industrial Fluid Power II Min Credits: 3 +
WLD 110 - Introduction to Applied Welding Techniques Min Credits: 3 +
AGR 260 - Agricultural Technology Min Credits: 3 +

Total Credits: 15

Total Program Credit Hours 33

+ Student must attain a 2.00 grade point average in these technical courses to graduate.

Course curriculum is subject to change. Please consult with an Academic Advisor for up-to-date information.

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