Agriculture Science - Associates Science Degree

The agricultural science program is designed to prepare students in a variety of agricultural careers that may not fall within the traditional agriculture production and agriculture business majors. They include agriculture teachers, journalists, lawyers, public relations professionals, literacy advocates, lobbyists, commodity representatives, international agriculturalists, and other careers that require a broad understanding of all agricultural industries.

Agriculture Laboratory - Associate Science Degree

The student will acquire skills for entry-level employment in an agricultural laboratory analyzing soil, feed, food, water, etc. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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Agriculture Laboratory - Certificate

Animal Science - Associate Science Degree

The Animal Science program prepares students for livestock ranching, ranch management, agribusiness and agri-education, as well as artificial insemination. It also prepares students for transfer to a senior college for continuation of agriculture education and training. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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Dairy Industry - Associate Science Degree

The Dairy Industry program teaches students the fundamentals of milk processing and marketing.  Students learn about the milk processing industry and the various milk and milk products being marketed.

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Dairy Industry - Certificate

The Dairy Industry program teaches students the fundamentals of milk processing and marketing.  Students learn about the milk processing industry and the various milk and milk products being marketed.

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Dairy Science - Associate Science Degree

The Dairy Science Program teaches students the fundamentals of Dairy Production.  Students develop skills and knowledge relative to milk production, selection, reproduction, genetics, nutrition, diseases, fitting, and computer programs.

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Poultry Science - Associate Science Degree

Students in Poultry Science study; the composition of feeds and their nutritional value, diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases, types of housing, and principles of poultry breeding, brooding, care and processing of fryers, replacements, and laying hens, grading and candling eggs, and marketing and economic aspects of poultry production.  Students also study efficiency factors affecting profit.  The Poultry Science Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level management positions in the poultry industry.

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Artificial Insemination - Technician Certificate

Artificial Insemination Technicians utilize principles of genetics and knowledge of animal production to breed specific characteristics into economically important animals.  The Artificial Insemination Technicians program prepares students to artificially inseminate cows, collect and evaluate semen, evaluate pedigrees, and to effectively communicate with customers.

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Veterinarian Technician - Technician Certificate

The veterinary technician program at MJC is currently being offered to students through the alternate route. Students are required to have three years experience in a clinic, in addition to our courses completed in order to take the state RVT exam.

Students with no prior experience in the vet industry are still eligible for the program, and can begin their work experience through our internship program.

The program is designed to take one year to complete if the courses are taken in the suggested order.

Environmental Horticulture Science - Associate Science Degree

The MJC environmental horticulture program encompasses a wide selection of the horticulture industry, from nursery operations to floriculture to landscaping. There is a multitude of degrees and certificates in various aspects of environmental horticulture science offered. In addition, MJC proudly houses an operating production and retail nursery, where students experience the entire rainbow of the retail nursery experience, from seed to sale. This 34,000 square foot nursery includes a 10,000 square foot greenhouse and a 2000 square foot propagation house where plant materials for both instruction and sale are produced.

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Landscape Architecture - Associate Science Degree

The Landscape Architecture program prepares students to transfer to four year college and professional programs. Landscape architecture encompasses a broad base of opportunity and service including environmental and resource conservation concerns. These concerns have created a need for more careful planning between man, his built environment, and his natural surroundings

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Commercial Floristry - Technician Certificate

The Commercial Floristry Program prepares students to enter the field of Floral Design and Flower Shop Management. The program is designed to provide entry level skills, and further, to prepare students for advancement within this ever-changing and dynamic industry. The floral design program is being revitalized under the direction of a new instructor with a strong background in design and business. The floral design curriculum offers students art history and theory, as well as a practical “hands on” approach of designing with flowers. Students have the opportunity to work with experts within the floriculture industry and gain practical experience with the many field trips and guest speakers.

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Landscape / Park Maintenance - Technician Certificate

In this program the student will develop skills in recognizing, using, propagation, planting and maintenance of ornamental plants and materials used in landscaping. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building
for advising assistance.

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Landscape Design - Technician Certificate

The Landscape Design technician program prepares students to enter the field of landscape design at the entry level. The program is for students interested in learning the more pragmatic and applications aspect of landscaping and is directed to the application of established scientific and engineering knowledge and methods.

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Nursery Production - Technician Certificate

In this program, the student will develop skills relating to plant identification, propagation and growing for sale, operations and maintenance of plant nursery equipment and structures. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

Food Processing - Associate Science Degree

The student will acquire skills sufficient for technical employment in the food processing industry. The student may also prepare for transfer to a university food science major by adapting this program in consultation with an advisor. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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Food Processing  - Technician Certificate

The student will acquire skills sufficient for technical employment in the food processing industry. The student may also prepare for transfer to a university food science major by adapting this program in consultation with an advisor. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

Forestry, Professional - Associate Science Degree

This program will develop entry level job skills and knowledge in natural resources. The student will develop skills in timber cruising, log scaling, fire fighting, forest inventory, and use of aerial photos sufficient to obtain entry level employment or to transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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Forestry Technician - Technician Certificate

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Recreational Land Management - Associate Science Degree

In this program the student will develop skills and knowledge in animal/plant science and I.D., mechanics, communications, public relations, and computations specific to become a park ranger maintenance person, or private entrepreneur in allied jobs including game farm worker. This program will also prepare the student for transfer to a state university or university program when the General Education requirements are completed. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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Recreational Land Management - Technician Certificate

Mechanized Agriculture - Associate Science Degree

With two large shop facilities Mechanized Agriculture students can focus on the two areas of concentration, equipment fabrication or equipment power mechanics, as well as enroll in a wide array of other Mechanized Agriculture courses. Courses vary from Introduction to Mechanical Technology to Welding, from Equipment Service and Safety to Diesel Engines, and from Irrigation Technology to Surveying.

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Mechanized Agriculture - Technician Certificate