Agricultural Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to select, operate, maintain, service, and use agricultural power units, machinery, and equipment. Included is instruction in engine design, use, maintenance, and repair techniques. The program covers internal combustion engines service and overhaul, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, power trains, air conditioning, grain harvesting equipment, spray equipment, row crop planting systems, cotton harvesting equipment, hay harvesting equipment compact engines equipment servicing, cutting and welding, and service repair center management and operations.
The Associate of Applied Science degree may be granted to students who complete the curriculum. Students in the program will complete the CPAS exam.
Special Admissions Requirements: Students who wish to enter the Agriculture Technology/John Deere Tech program must:
- Contact program adviser for program visit.
- Minimum ACT composite score of 15 or be eligible to take Intermediate Algebra and English Composition I.
- Obtain a sponsorship with a qualified John Deere dealership.
- Provide their own tools (tool list available on Northwest website at www.northwestms.edu).
- Provide their own laptop.
