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Agricultural Machinery Technology - AAS


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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences


School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

USU offers both a one-year technology certificate and an associate’s 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 are always seeking 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.

The associate’s degree is a second-year continuation of the certificate program. Core curriculum includes equipment testing, diagnosis, and retailing of parts and equipment. Because it is an associate’s degree program, a minimum of six credits of general education courses are required. The associate’s degree also transitions very easily into a bachelor’s program in agricultural systems technology or agricultural education.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agricultural Machinery Technology consists of a minimum of 15 credits of University Studies courses, 30 credits in the major, and 15 credits in business or related elective coursework, for a total of not less than 60 credits. Students in the Ag Machinery major will complete 63 credits total. The suggested breakdown of coursework is listed below. 

University Studies (15 credits)


Classes will be selected from a minimum of five areas for a total of 15 credits. ENGL 1010 , (or an equivalent writing or communications class) must be completed as one of these classes. In conjunction with these classes, there are two additional courses in University Studies, totaling 15 credits that are required.

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In addition to these courses, 2 additional courses in University Studies must be completed for a total of 15 credits. The following are suggested: USU 1350 ; USU 1320 ; or ASTE 2900  or NR 1010 

 

In addition, students must complete the following courses:  

Business or Related Elective Classes (select 18 credits)


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