LCCC Catalog 2025-2026
Emerging Agriculture Technology, AAS
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 The Emerging Agriculture Technology, AAS degree is designed to create curiosity and understanding of the changing technologies in the wide variety of careers within the agriculture industry. Students will identify issues in agriculture and build skills to solve problems using technology. Students will learn to interpret, analyze, and utilize data gathered from agriculture technologies to improve both crop and livestock production yields. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of positions from livestock traceability, precision farm management, agriculture technology sales, innovative production agriculture technologies, planning and performance data analyst, livestock monitoring implementation specialist, and more.
Contact Information
Contact information is available on the Emerging Agriculture Technology website.
Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.
If students choose to transition to another program within the Ag & Equine pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost. Students should also consider choice points at the end of the second semester relevant to the specific tract they choose within the program.
Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.
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Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Students will analyze agricultural challenges and opportunities, applying innovative technologies and strategies to develop effective solutions.
- Students will apply emerging agricultural technologies, software, and equipment to optimize processes and enhance sustainability.
- Students will actively engage in industry immersion experiences, demonstrating adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning in agricultural settings.
- Students will effectively communicate complex ideas based on data, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and foster partnerships to drive innovation and address industry needs in agriculture.
Milestones
- Completion of the common first semester in the Ag & Equine Pathway.
Semester Total: 16 Credits
Choice Points
- Students are encouraged to choose an area of emphasis from one of the following: Conservation, Data Analytics, Marketing, Innovative Technology - Livestock.
- Students are required to complete 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning throughout the remaining semesters of the program with at least 3 credits of internship in the chosen area of emphasis.
- The 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning may be split into multiple applied learning experiences over the course of the program.
Milestones
- Students begin course work specific to their emphasis area.
Semester Total: 15 Credits
Choice points
- Students are encouraged to complete up to six (6) of the required ten (10) credits of Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning during the summer. At least 3 credits of the internship should be within the chosen area of emphasis.
- The 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning may be split into multiple applied learning experiences over the course of the program.
Semester Total: 6 Credits
Choice Points
- Students continue course work within their chosen area of emphasis: Conservation, Data Analytics, Marketing, Innovative Technology - Livestock.
- Students are required to complete 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning throughout the remaining semesters of the program with at least 3 credits of internship in the chosen area of emphasis.
- The 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning may be split into multiple applied learning experiences over the course of the program.
Semester Total: 15 Credits
Choice Points
- Students continue course work within their chosen area of emphasis: Conservation, Data Analytics, Marketing, Innovative Technology - Livestock.
- Students are required to complete 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning throughout the remaining semesters of the program with at least 3 credits of internship in the chosen area of emphasis.
- The 10 credits in Agriculture Internship/Applied Learning may be split into multiple applied learning experiences over the course of the program.
Milestones
- Completion of the Emerging Agriculture Technologies, AAS.
Semester Total: 14 Credits
Program Credit Hour Total: 66 Credits
Areas of Emphasis Program Comments The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. Potential job opportunities for individuals with degrees in Emerging Agriculture Technology may include livestock traceability, precision farm management, agriculture technology sales, innovative production agriculture technologies, planning and performance data analyst, livestock monitoring implementation specialist, and more. Additional information on careers in Emerging Agriculture Technology is available through Career Coach. Transfer Information The Emerging Agriculture Technology program is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science program. LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those above with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer. |
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