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酴圖弝け

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Learn the ins and outs of agricultural operations in one of Michigan's premier agricultural programs. We've teamed up with Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to give you a top-notch education. With this joint program, you won't skip a beat between Delta and MSU.

Apply for dual enrollment at both 酴圖弝け and Michigan State University IAT, 酴圖弝け Associate in Applied Science degree and a Michigan State University Certificate. All coursework through MSU IAT courses is delivered locally at Delta College or online. Depending on your career goals, two different tracks and pathways are available:

  • Track 1: Agricultural Operations
  • Track 2: Food Processing, Technology and Safety
  • Pathway 1: Career option (more options for 酴圖弝け elective courses)
  • Pathway 2: Transfer option (option to transfer for a Bachelors Degree)

With Delta's state-of-the-art technology and amazing instructors and MSU's education and agricultural history, you can't go wrong. Get started today. 

Program details

Our degree prepares you for careers in agriculture. 
 

Degree info

Associate in Applied Science

Agricultural Technology

  • In-person/online
  • Blended
  • Estimated tuition & fees
  • $6,660 (in-district)
    $10,380 (out-of-district)
    $10,820 (out-of-state)

Choose a track

酴圖弝け offers students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science in agricultural technology and an MSU Certificate in one of two exciting tracks.

Agricultural Technology

The Agricultural Technology track provides 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. They will also gain professional experience through a required internship.

Food Processing, Technology and Safety

The Food Processing, Technology and Safety track trains students to turn basic goodsfruits, vegetables, dairy and grainsinto consumable food products. Students will learn to perform safety checks and product analysis in order to ensure the highest standard of quality and consumer safety. They will leave prepared for a rewarding career in the growing food processing industry.

Choose a pathway

酴圖弝け offers students an opportunity to decide on one of two pathways that focus on their future goals.

Career pathway

The career pathway focuses on helping students with their career goals and offering more 酴圖弝け courses. Students can take more business courses, skill trades courses, and more for their elective requirements.

Transfer pathway

The transfer pathway focuses on helping students transfer to a four-year institution by completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement with 酴圖弝け. Students will work with the program coordinator to help plan courses that transfer to the institution of their choice. 

Get started

  1. Apply to 酴圖弝け.
    Apply to Delta  

  2. Apply to Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT).


  3. Complete the 酴圖弝け new student checklist.
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  4. Complete the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology application checklist.

Transfer

One of the best things about 酴圖弝け is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.

Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelors degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.

Find transfer options  

Job outlook

Interested in a career in agriculture? Learn more about our regions employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit to search all careers.

 

 

Get started at Delta

 

Contact us

Program Coordinator
Lance Fowler
Institute of Agricultural Technology
lancefowler@delta.edu 
989-686-9350
Main Campus, P170

Scheduling an appointment prior to making an on-campus visit is recommended. Please call or email Lance Fowler to schedule an appointment.