"What Can I Do With a Major in...Agricultural Technology?"
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Technology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Use language and concepts of agriculture effectively in written and oral communications.
- Demonstrate computer literacy.
- Demonstrate and understand theories and principles of economics and agri-business appropriate to the agricultural firm.
- Provide evidence of an international-global perspective of agriculture.
- Demonstrate appropriate and effective social interactions.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze situations and solve problems in an agricultural context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic practicies and theory of agricultural production.
US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Area 1 -Animal Technology |
Area 3 - Horticultural Technology Diversified Crops Landscaper Extension Service Worker Extention Agent Faculty Member at a College or University Farm & Garden Equipment Farm Machine Operator Farm Machine Tender Farm Worker Farmer Field Service Technician Field Supervisor Golf Course Superintendent Harvest Management Biologist Harvestor Head Irrigator Farming Insect & Disease Inspection Milking Machines Park Superintendent Plant Pathologist Plant Superintendent Poultry Equipment Sales Representative Sales-Service Representative Tree, Fruit, & Nut Farming Vegetable Farming Veterinary Supplies Vine Fruit Farming Yard, Cotton Gin Area 4 - Agricultural Mechanization Biological Aide Broomcorn Thresher Cultural Media Laboratory Assistant Dairy Supplies· Farm & Garden Equipment Detasseling Crew Diversified Crops Diversified Crops Mixer Faculty Member at a College or University Farm Machine Operator Farm Machine Tender Farm Worker Field Service Technician, poultry Field Supervisor Field-Crop Farming Food Research Aide Fowl Blood Tester Group Leader Harvest Contractor Head Irrigator Insect & Disease Inspection Milking Machines Potato Arranger Poultry Equipment Sales Representative Sales-Service Representative Seed Analyst Tree, Fruit, & Nut Farming Vegetable Farming Veterinary Supplies Vine Fruit Farming Yard, Cotton Gin |
Related Job Listings/ Job Search Website
Ag Career Spotter
AgCareers
Agency Central - Agriculture
Agri. Careers Inc.
Agricultural Labor Pool - Applying for a Position
California State University, Chico - Agriculture Jobs
Capitol Impact - Iowa County, Iowa
Capitol Impact - Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Career Jet
Central Career Network
Federal Jobs
NationJob Network - Agriculture Biotech Chemical Jobs
State of MO Jobs
USM Jobs within Agriculture
Affiliated Organization
4-H USA
Agricultural Engineers Association
AgSafe
American Agricultural Economics Association
American Dairy Science Association
American Kennel Club
American Society of Agronomy
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
American Society of Animal Science
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
Equipment Manufacturers Institute
Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association
International Dairy Foods Association
National Cattlemen's Association
National FFA Organization
National Milk Producers Federation
National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Soil Science Society of America
United States Department of Agriculture
UCM Student Organizations
Agriculture Ambassadors (UCM)
Agriculture Club (UCM)
Collegiate Farm Bureau - Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society (UCM)
Horticulture Club
Pre-Veterinary Medical Club (UCM)
Trap & Skeet Club (UCM)
Four-Year Academic Plan
Agricultural Technology - Agricultural Mechanization: B. S. Degree
Agricultural Technology - Agronomic Technology: B. S. Degree
Agricultural Technology - Animal Technology: B. S. Degree
Agricultural Technology - Horticultural Technology: B. S. Degree
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Volunteer & Internship Opportunities with the USDA
Disclaimer:
The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.
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Sharon Jennings
Senior Career Development Coordinator
