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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Agricultural Production Operations, General. 010301

Description

Agriculture Technology. Unmanned aircraft systems, smart irrigation, terrain contour mapping, self-driving and GPS-enabled tractors – it’s how today’s growers work better, faster.  ASUN’s all new Agriculture Technology program gives you hands-on experience with the latest technology in precision agriculture and crop monitoring. Local producers and industry partners give our students the opportunity to work in the field with a mobile precision ag lab, GPS, GIS, various farm management software and guided tractor systems.

Details

Hours

60

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) - NEWPORT (NEWPORT 2 YR)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

Newport

Local WIB

5020 - North Central

Name of Credential

Associate of Applied Science Agriculture Technology

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell

Refund Policy

yes

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,200.00

In-State Tuition

$5,760.00

Other Fees

$2,380.00 quality improvement fee, academic excellence fee, infrastructure fee, student activity fee, campus safety fee, program fee

Total In-State Program Cost

$9,340.00

Demand Occupation(s)

45-2091.00Agricultural Equipment Operators
$15.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

7648 VICTORY BLVD, NEWPORT, Arkansas 72112

Phone Number

(870) 358-8619

Fax Number

(870) 358-4117

Web Address

http://www.asun.edu

Last Updated

Nov 12, 2024

Created

Jan 18, 2021

Renewal

Nov 12, 2025

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