College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education
About This Degree
The Agricultural Machinery Technology - AAS degree is a second-year continuation of the Agricultural Machinery Technology certificate program. The associate degree also transitions very easily into a bachelor’s program in agricultural systems technology or agricultural education.
USU offers both a one-year technology certificate and an associate degree in agricultural machinery technology. In addition to coursework training, machinery dealerships and companies hold in-service training at USU where students can receive training and certification for repairs and operations of the latest agricultural equipment. Upon completion of these programs, employers often seek after students from USU’s program, resulting in extremely high job placement.
The one-year certificate program is designed to familiarize students with the agricultural equipment industry. Certificate requirements include technical hands-on training on engines, power trains, hydraulics, DC electrical, and specialized forage, harvesting, tillage, planting, and spraying equipment. Core curriculum includes equipment testing, diagnosis, and retailing of parts and equipment. Because it is an associate degree program, a minimum of six credits of general education courses are required.
- For more information about Agricultural Machinery Technology, see the department website.
- Agricultural Machinery Technology Academic Advisor, Marci Chidester: marci.chidester@usu.edu or 435-797-8434.
- Current and admitted students must meet with an advisor.
- Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
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