Agri-Hort Technology – Certificates

Program Overview

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the agri-hort field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.

Ag Business

Curriculum code: V72A

COSC 1513Introduction to Information Processing

3 Credits

BSNS 1553Introduction to Business

3 Credits

 

BSNS 2113Small Business Management

3 Credits

or

BSNS 2553Principles of Management

3 Credits

 

MKTG 2063Fundamentals of Advertising

3 Credits

ACCT 1413General Accounting

3 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Ag Business certificate.

Ag Construction

Curriculum code: V73B

Choose 18 credits

AGHT 1024Engineering Applications

4 Credits

CNST 1413Introduction to Bldg Construction

3 Credits

COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits

ELTR 1064Fundamentals of Electricity

4 Credits

ELTR 1174Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods

4 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”  Review the GE disclosure for the Ag Construction certificate.

Ag Power

Curriculum code: V71A

AUTO 1064Internal Combustion Engines

4 Credits

AUTO 2233Heating & Air Conditioning

3 Credits

ELTR 1064Fundamentals of Electricity

4 Credits

ELTR 1034Fluid Power

4 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Ag Power certificate.

Ag Production

Curriculum code: V73D

Choose 18 credits

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1624Soil Science

4 Credits

 

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

 

AGRC 1704Animal Science

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1153Companion Animals

3 Credits

 

AGHT 1024Engineering Applications

4 Credits

HORT 1323Fruit and Vegetable Production

3 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

 

AGRC 1724Plant Science

4 Credits

or

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

or

HORT 1513Introduction to Horticulture Science

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Ag Production certificate.

Agronomy

Curriculum code: V73A

Choose 18 credits

AGHT 2022Special Topics

2 Credits

 

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1624Soil Science

4 Credits

 

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

AGRC 1724Plant Science

4 Credits

BIOL 1504Principles of Biology

4 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Agronomy certificate.

Horticulture

Curriculum code: V74A

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1624Soil Science

4 Credits

 

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

 

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

or

HORT 1513Introduction to Horticulture Science

3 Credits

 

HORT 1023Plant Propagation

3 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Choose one

HORT 1314Landscape Plants and Design

4 Credits

AGHT 1024Engineering Applications

4 Credits

HORT 1173Greenhouse Operations

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Agri-Hort Technology Horticulture certificate.

Landscaping

Curriculum code: V74B

Choose 18 credits

AGHT 1254Basic Soils

4 Credits

or

AGRC 1624Soil Science

4 Credits

 

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

 

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

or

HORT 1513Introduction to Horticulture Science

3 Credits

 

HORT 1314Landscape Plants and Design

4 Credits

HORT 1023Plant Propagation

3 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Agri-Hort Technology Landscaping certificate.

Local Foods

Curriculum code: V74C

AGHT 1013Integrated Pest Management

3 Credits

HORT 1323Fruit and Vegetable Production

3 Credits

HORT 1023Plant Propagation

3 Credits

HORT 1173Greenhouse Operations

3 Credits

 

HORT 1014Fundamentals of Horticulture

4 Credits

or

HORT 1513Introduction to Horticulture Science

3 Credits

 

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Agri-Hort Technology Local Foods certificate.

Metal Fabrication

Curriculum code: V73C

Choose 18 credits

WELD 1114Basic Welding

4 Credits

MCHN 1214Machine Tool I

4 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

MCHN 1323Fabrication

3 Credits

COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits

WELD 1263Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

3 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Agri-Hort Technology Metal Fabrication certificate.

Program Cost

AGRONOMY
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 18
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 30.00
AGRC 1724 Plant Science 50.00
BIOL 1504 Principles of Biology 20.00
100.00
100.00
Books:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management 36.25
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 94.90
AGRC 1724 Plant Science 230.25
BIOL 1504 Principles of Biology 29.20
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
579.65
579.65
TOTAL
$3,325.65
All prices are subject to change. Please visit the Hammes Bookstore website for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
AG POWER 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 18
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
AUTO 1064 Internal Combustion Engines 60.00
AUTO 2233 Heating and Air Conditioning 45.00
ELTR 1064 Fundamentals of Electricity 25.00
ELTR 1034 Fluid Power 30.00
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 222.30
382.30
382.30
Books:
AUTO 1064 Internal Combustion Engines 210.65
AUTO 2233 Heating and Air Conditioning 210.65
ELTR 1064 Fundamentals of Electricity 106.00
ELTR 1034 Fluid Power 128.00
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
844.35
844.35
*The same textbook is used for AUTO 1064 and AUTO 2233.
TOTAL
$3872.65
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
AG CONSTRUCTION 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: (Choose 15 from following):
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,205.00
Lab fees:
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 30.00
ELTR 1064 Fundamentals of Electricity 25.00
ELTR 1174 National Electric Code & Wiring Methods 50.00
105.00
105.00
Books:
AGHT 1024 Engineering Applications 69.00
CNST 1413 Introduction to Building Construction 153.20
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 86.65
ELTR 1064 Fundamentals of Electricity 106.00
ELTR 1174 National Electric Code & Wiring Methods 202.40
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
806.30
806.30
Supplies:
ELTR 1174/ELTR 2414/ELTR 2334 Tools & Equipment List $302.79
$302.79
TOTAL $3,419.09
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
HORTICULTURE 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 19
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,793.00
Lab fees:
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 30.00
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 30.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 30.00
HORT 1314 Landscape Plants & Design 30.00
120.00
$120.00
Books:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management 36.25
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 94.90
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 192.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 95.95
HORT 1314 Landscape Plants & Design 64.80
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
672.95
$672.95
Supplies:
HORT 1314 Landscape Design Kit 60.20
$60.20
TOTAL $3,646.15
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
LANDSCAPING 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 15
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,205.00
Lab fees:
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 30.00
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 30.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 30.00
HORT 1314 Landscape Plants & Design 30.00
120.00
120.00
Books:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management 36.25
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 94.90
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 192.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 95.95
HORT 1314 Landscape Plants & Design 64.80
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
672.95
672.95
Supplies:
HORT 1314 Landscape Design Kit 60.20
60.20
TOTAL $3058.15
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
AG BUSINESS 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 18
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
COSC 1513 Introduction to Information Processing 25.00
25.00
Books:
ACCT 1413 General Accounting 182.30
BSNS 1553 Introduction to Business 154.40
BSNS 2113 Small Business Management 227.80
COSC 1513 Introduction to Information Processing 208.35
MKTG 2063 Fundamentals of Advertising 207.00
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
1,168.90
1,168.90
TOTAL $3,839.90
This program requires two – four hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives.
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
METAL FABRICATION
Minimum credit hours required for completion: Choose 18 from the following
Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 20.00
MCHN 1214 Machine Tool I 50.00
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 100.00
170.00
$170.00
Books:
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 86.65
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
MCHN 1214 Machine Tool I 213.00
MCHN 1311 Precision Measurement 53.35
MCHN 1323 Fabrication 74.65
WELD 1114 Basic Welding 119.00
WELD 1263 Metallurgy & Heat Treatment 103.00
838.70
838.70
Supplies:
MCHN Courses:
Safety glasses 10.00
Steel rule 5.60
Digital or dial veneer caliper 30.00
45.60
           45.60
WELD Courses:
(All supplies are obtainable at Pratt’s except high-top shoes, boots, drafting kit and steel rule.)
#5 filter lens 5.60
Leather welding gloves 8.71
Mild steel wire brush 2.00
Stainless steel brush 4.63
Heavy pliers 16.13
High-top shoes or boots 60.50
Tip cleaner 3.15
Striker 2.50
Welding hood - #10 or 11 filter lens 32.70
Chipping hammer 8.27
Leather welding jacket or sleeves 56.88
Mill jacket 25.46
Welding beany 8.00
Safety glasses 6.05
Steel rule 5.60
2 – 3/32 – 2% Thoriated 5.25
2 – 3/32 – 2% Zirconium 5.95
16’ tape measurer 6.00
Stainless wire brush 4.63
4 – 3/32 E-3TM (Purple) Tungstens 5.25
4 – 3/32 2% Zirconium Tungstens 5.95
Wire Cutters 10.00
11R Vise Grip 15.00
$304.21
Total Supplies: 304.21
TOTAL $4,003.91
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
AG PRODUCTION 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 18
Tuition and fees -$147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management $30.00
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 30.00
AGHT 1024 Engineering Applications 30.00
AGRC 1704 Animal Science 50.00
$140.00
$140.00
Books:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management $36.25
AGHT 1254 Basic Soils 94.90
AGHT 1024 Engineering Applications 69.00
AGRC 1704 Animal Science TBD
HORT 1323 Fruit & Vegetable Production 17.30
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
$406.50
$406.50
TOTAL $3,192.50
This program requires two – four hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives.
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
LOCAL FOODS 
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 18
Tuition and fees: $147.00 per credit hour 147.00
$2,646.00
Lab fees:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management 30.00
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 30.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 30.00
HORT 1173 Greenhouse Operations 30.00
120.00
120.00
Books:
AGHT 1013 Integrated Pest Management 36.25
HORT 1014 Fundamentals of Horticulture 192.00
HORT 1023 Plant Propagation 95.95
HORT 1173 Greenhouse Operations 202.80
HORT 1323 Fruit & Vegetable Production 17.30
MAFT 1323 Lean & Quality Overview 189.05
733.35
733.35
TOTAL $3,499.35
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.

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