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Associate of Sustainable Agriculture

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Two-year diploma in sustainable crop and livestock production, With optional co-op.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Sustainable Agriculture. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Farm and agricultural operations
Field research and surveys
Soil and nutrition management
Agricultural consulting
Pest and weed management
Further study in agricultural science
Agronomy or environmental management

Curriculum

Two academic years
Blended delivery
Optional co-op. Core: field crop production systems
Precision agriculture
Environmental science in agriculture
Integrated pest management
Weed management
Agribusiness
Livestock production systems
Plant nutrition and fertility
Soil properties and management
And agricultural marketing.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Sustainable Agriculture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	64
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.