Sustainable Agriculture (AAS)
The Sustainable Agriculture curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. Students learn the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture, focusing on crop and animal production with farm business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and practical field training. Students will complete a business plan and an agricultural internship in a sector of the farming industry. Graduates are qualified for employment in a variety of positions associated with sustainable agriculture, including horticultural and livestock operations, wholesale and retail management, nursery operations, and environmental and agricultural education.
This program will provide the student with an understanding of Sustainable Agriculture and its principles of operation and control. The graduate will understand the technical aspects of the work, the responsibilities of the work and the importance of safety in this vitally important career.
Campus Information
Bishop Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs.
Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment.
For Faculty and Staff:
- Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
- Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
- Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41952 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 40 USD
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