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Associate of Applied Science – Technical Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Associate of Applied Science – Technical Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

On-Campus

Program

57 - 63 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tuition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

EKU
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Department of Agriculture
Associate of Applied Science – Technical Agriculture

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Join a Fast-Growing Industry and Improve People’s Lives

Modern agriculture is a modern business in every sense. This essential industry, often cited as the world’s largest, utilizes the latest cutting-edge technology to improve our lives and find solutions to challenges that affect us on a global scale. Whether you want to work on agricultural and sustainability policies to help prevent the next global food crisis or develop new technologies and growing practices, EKU’s agriculture bachelor’s degree provides the skills and experience needed to position yourself as a leader in this evolving field.

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Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Common Job Titles

A degree in agriculture science can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

Crop manager
Greenhouse manager
Soil scientist
Professional landscaper
Food scientist

Where EKU Graduates Have Worked

EKU agriculture graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Tyson Foods
Neogen Corporation
Southern States Cooperative
Mt. Folly Enterprises
Cooperative Extension Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

EKU Career Services

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
Interviewing tips and coaching
Career documents review
Job search

Why EKU?

Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
No application fee
Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
Earn credit for a directed work experience or applied learning on a university farm or at another approved facility
Several departmental scholarships
Membership opportunities in the Agriculture Club, National Association of Landscape Professionals, student chapter of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, and Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society
Generous credit transfer policy

Program Options

Choose between six specialty concentrations in agriculture that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:

Agribusiness Management

An agribusiness management concentration opens the door to professional possibilities in agriculture-based communications, finances, marketing, sales, and many other professions.

Agriculture Systems Management

An agriculture systems concentration is a foundation for professions involving material processes and testing, robotics, hydraulic systems, diesel power systems, algebra and statistics, lean operation methods, technical communication, and project management.

Greenhouse, Fruit, and Vegetable Production

A degree in this type of agricultural production can lead to a career in pest control, soil management, horticultural systems, greenhouse operation, harvest technology, agricultural advocacy, research methods, or horticultural issues.

Landscape Horticulture

A landscape horticulture concentration gives students experience in careers managing the labor, estimating, bidding and maintenance of landscape operations as well as landscape architecture and construction or in the design, development and management of horticultural sales operations.

Livestock Management

Studying a livestock management concentration puts students on a career path to several specialties: livestock evaluation, animal products, livestock feed, management of horses, beef or dairy cattle, swine, or poultry, ecology, animal diseases, livestock genetics, animal nutrition, and livestock welfare.

Turfgrass Management

A turfgrass management concentration enables students to pursue careers in pest management, soil management, turf grass management, horticultural equipment, landscape operations, agricultural advocacy, research methods, or horticultural issues.

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

Agriculture

View the full list of minors available.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Crops, Soils and Resources
Greenhouse and Fruit/Vegetable Production
Turfgrass and Landscape Horticulture

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Admission

EKU’s agriculture curriculum combines the latest technical information with hands-on applications in our laboratories, during practicums at our university farms, and through our cooperative education. Small class sizes promote plenty of interaction between students and our outstanding faculty. After graduating, you also have the option to work toward a four-year bachelor’s degree in agriculture with no loss of credit.

A minimum of 57-63 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

AAS in Technical Agriculture

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 49 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

Term	Application Deadline	Classes Begin
Fall	August 1	August
Spring	December 1	January
Summer	May 1	May

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

Aida Bermudez

College Enrollment Counselor

859-622-2902
aida.bermudez@eku.edu

Additional Contact Info

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

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Travis Herndon

EKU Agriculture Student

When my senior year in high school was concluding, I toured Eastern Kentucky University and fell in love with the landscape and atmosphere. I would like to thank my friend and supervisor here at the EKU greenhouses, John Duvall, for helping me grow into a better horticulturist.

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A woman smiles as she sits her arm on the wheel of a large tractor along with other large machinery behind her.

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Modalities: on-campus

Credit Hours: 120

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Contact Information

Department of Agriculture

A.B. Carter Building
Room 2
4400 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-2228
Fax: 859-622-6676
agriculture@eku.edu

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Associate of Applied Science – Technical Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Associate of Applied Science – Technical Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics