Agricultural Production and Automated Processing Technology - AAS

Students may bring up to 30 credits from applicable technical certificate courses taken afterJuly 1, 2023 toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing. Certificates from the Utah System of Technical Colleges which include Automation Technology, Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology, Machining Technology, and Welding Technology are recommended.

To learn more students should consult with the program's academic advisor.

The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing degree offers a solid foundation for establishing a rewarding career within the agricultural production and processing industry through hands-on practical training in equipment management, testing, diagnosis, and retailing of agricultural production and automation processing technologies. Course work encompasses applied engineering, troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of agricultural production and processing equipment. As an integral part of their training, students may complete an occupational experience or an internship in the industry. Students completing the AAS in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing Technology may stack credits into a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Systems Technology.

Students are admitted into this program through the university’s regular admission process.

1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.

2. Transfer students from other institutions and from other USU majors need a 2.20 overall GPA for admission to this major in good standing.

3. Students who have completed a 900+ hour certificate or a credit-based program at a Utah Technical College may apply to USU for admission to this program.

For additional information, or to complete an online application, visit: usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/.