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Agriculture Technology Program

Program Description
In the dynamic realm of today’s agriculture, this program is designed to prepare students for the production, retail, and service aspects of the agriculture industry. Students will gain employable skills through such courses as animal science, crop production, farm business management, and field studies. In addition, students will receive practical experience in some of the largest agricultural businesses in the Midwest. The college farm also provides the resources for students to apply many farm management skills. Upon the completion of this Associate of Applied Sciences program, students may seek full-time employment in agriculture or may choose to continue their education.

Admissions Criteria
1. Complete an application form and return it to Enrollment Services.
2. Submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
3. Provide test scores from either ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS placement assessments.

This program will benefit all agricultural businesses and farmers with the skills the student will obtain. These skills are valuable since agriculture and the technology that surrounds it are forever changing.

Mike Robertson
Program Coordinator/Instructor

CCN = Common Course Number

* Elective must be chosen from the current approved A.A.S./A.A. degree list.
**Ag Tech Electives must be chosen from the list below.

+Third or Fourth Semester Class Only

Scholarship Opportunities
Iowa Central is committed to recognizing and rewarding outstanding students. The College awards scholarships to students based on need and grade point average. If you are interested in applying, please contact Mike Robertson at Ext. 1943, Phyllis Minnihan at Ext. 1903, or Enrollment Services at Ext. 4800. Applications are mailed upon request.

Accreditation
Iowa Central Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institution of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
30 North LaSalle Street
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Telephone: 800-621-7440
www.ncacihe.org

This program is subject to changes and is pending approval by the Iowa State Department of Education.

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