Agricultural Technology - AAS

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AAS.15895

Delta College and Michigan State University (MSU) have joined efforts to offer regionally relevant agricultural training programs for careers in some of Michigan's highest demand industries. Students will benefit from dual enrollment at both institutions with all courses delivered in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

This unique partnership allows students to earn a certificate from the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) while working toward an associate degree from Delta College. Students will be able to complete the associate degree and certificate in just two years and financial aid is available to help with tuition expenses at both schools.

By working together, Delta College and MSU are able to offer these specialized training programs for high-demand jobs close to home and at a lower overall cost. Graduates will be prepared for rewarding job opportunities in agriculture or transfer to continue their education.

Apply for dual enrollment at both Delta College and Michigan State University. The agricultural training programs provide practical training for rewarding careers in production agriculture. Students will take courses related to plant and soil sciences, precision agriculture, pest management, plant disease, farm management, and more. You’ll gain professional experience through a required internship.

Graduates will be ready to seek employment in agricultural management/business, science and maintenance/operations fields.

Fall First Year:

ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
MTH 122W can be taken in place of MTH 119W
Courses to be taken at MSU: ABM-130, CSS-105, ENT-110

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter First Year:

CHM 101W - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 5
CHM 111 can be taken in place of CHM 101W
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
LW 221W can be taken in place of LW 223W .
Courses to be taken at MSU: AE-131, CSS-101, MSU Elective Course

Total Semester Credits: 15

Spring First Year:

COM 114W - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
Courses to be taken at MSU: AT-293

Total Semester Credits: 6

Fall Second Year:

CST 134 - Micro Computers in Business Using MS Office Credits: 3
POL 105W - American Politics with Project Credits: 4
POL 103W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 105W .
Courses to be taken at MSU: AT-202, CSS-143, PLP-105

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter Second Year:

ECN 221W - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
PHL 203W - Business Ethics Credits: 3
Courses to be taken at MSU: AE-143, CSS-135, MSU Elective Course

Total Semester Credits: 16

Total Credits: 65

Delta Credits: 31

MSU Credits: 34

Notations

Concurrent enrollment with Delta College and Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) is necessary to complete the Delta College Agricultural Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree and the IAT certificate from Michigan State University.
Apply to the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT). Use this link to apply to IAT. http://www.canr.msu.edu/iat/apply_to_iat/
Students planning to continue their education should also take ENG 112 .
Official transcripts documenting MSU courses will have to be on file in Delta College Registrar’s Office prior to application for graduation.
During your last semester, request that your Delta College official transcripts be sent to MSU for official completion of the Michigan State University, Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) Certificate.