农业机械技术应用科学副学士

USU提供一年的技术证书和农业机械技术的副学士学位。该计划是美国西部地区唯一的此类计划，并得到了实施经销商协会的认可，该协会代表整个地区的农业机械经销商和制造商。除了课程培训之外，机械经销商和公司还在USU进行在职培训，学生可以在此接受培训和认证，以进行最新农业设备的维修和操作。这些计划完成后，雇主总是在寻找USU计划的学生，从而获得了很高的就业机会。为期一年的证书计划旨在使学生熟悉农业设备行业。证书要求包括对发动机，动力传动系统，液压系统，直流电以及专用饲料，收割，耕作，种植和喷涂设备的技术动手培训。副
USU offers both a one-year technology certificate and an associate's degree in agricultural machinery technology. This program is the only one of its kind in the western United States and is endorsed by the Implement Dealer's Association, which represents dealers and manufacturers of agricultural machinery throughout the region. In addition to coursework training, machinery dealerships and companies hold in-service training at USU where students can receive training and certification for repairs and operations of the latest agricultural equipment. Upon completion of these programs, employers are always seeking after students from USU's program, resulting in extremely high job placement. The one-year certificate program is designed to familiarize students with the agricultural equipment industry. Certificate requirements include technical hands-on training on engines, power trains, hydraulics, DC electrical, and specialized forage, harvesting, tillage, planting, and spraying equipment.<br>The associate's degree is a second-year continuation of the certificate program. Core curriculum includes equipment testing, diagnosis, and retailing of parts and equipment. Because it is an associate's degree program, a minimum of six credits of general education courses are required. The associate's degree also transitions very easily into a bachelor's program in agricultural systems technology or agricultural education.