Apply for Veterinary Technology program by March 1
Applications for the Veterinary Technology Program are due Saturday, March 1.
Associate in Applied Science inAgriculture Production Technology
Why Major in Agriculture Production Technology
Students interested in agriculture production with emphasis on crops and/or livestock should consider the Agriculture Production Technology curriculum.
Classroom study and laboratory exercises coupled with supervised on-the-job work-experience to prepare students for gainful employment in agriculture.
Special program features include: instructors with practical expertise in their areas of specialization; supervised on-the-job experience during both first and second years of the program; minimum of 11 elective hours of coursework, allowing students to specialize in their areas of interest; practical two-week summer session; 10-week fourth semester enabling students to begin full-time employment on or about April 1; majority of courses are in agriculture or are agriculture-related.
Locations
East Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
71
Learning Objectives
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in agricultural topics including agricultural economics, animal science, and crops and soils.
- Expand and update precision technology as it applies to Crop Protection Technology, Agriculture Production, and Agribusiness Management Programs.
- Expand industry partnerships that provide opportunities for students to gain work experience in the agricultural production and agricultural business.
Careers in Agriculture Production Technology
Graduates of this program may become employed as farm operators or assistant managers, herdsmen, swine specialists, equipment operators or general farmhands.
Agriculture News
BHC pumpkin auction raises $6,000+ for United Way
The 2024 Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins at Black Hawk College raised $6,075 for the Kewanee Area United Way. The Oct. 23 event at the East Campus brought generous BHC students, employees, retirees and alumni together to open up their wallets for a good cause.
Humane society receives Award of Excellence from BHC
Louise Harrison, board president of the Henry County Humane Society-Kewanee Chapter, with the 2024 Award of Excellence in Advancing Veterinary Medicine from the Black Hawk College Veterinary Technology Program. For […]
Agriculture Events
01Feb
2-01-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop
02Feb
2-02-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop
21Feb
2-21-2025 // 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Veterinary Technology Open House
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724