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Degrees & Certificates

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  • Horticulture

    Associate of Science
    From lawns to gardens and florists to farms, society needs skilled cultivators to grow plants. The horticulture associate degree programs at Aims can give you the skills and knowledge to help you succeed in a variety of related industries. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
  • Establish your biology and plant science credentials with this introductory certificate. Learn the fundamentals of horticulture including greenhouse management and plant propagation.
  • Industrial Technology

    Associate of Applied Science
    Learn about electrical processes, energy technologies, automation, business ethics and values, manufacturing, teamwork and process technology. The Aims industrial technology program has six themed labs where you can deepen your learning with hands-on experience in specific aspects of manufacturing.
  • Study the production and distribution of the world’s food supply, financial basics for agribusinesses, and the systems and methods for marketing crops and livestock. Learn how to apply the principles of economics, business, marketing and finance to managing a farm or ranch operation.
  • This certificate is offered exclusively to high school students enrolled in the College in High School program. Earn six college credits while in high school by studying the basics of allied health careers, medical terminology and emergency responses.
  • This introductory certificate teaches the basics of animal science theory and practice. Study livestock breeding and handling, feeds and feeding, and farm and ranch management.
  • This certificate gives you an overview of using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software tools and techniques. Learn the Cartesian coordinate system, drawing templates, linetype and lineweights, layers, parametric feature-based solid modeling concepts and more.
  • Students receive an introduction to construction work for all crafts. This will give students a general overview of carpentry methods as they prepare for jobs in carpentry and construction.
  • Experience what it takes to work in a public-facing customer service position. Gain skills in time management, team building, human relations in organizations, stress management and leadership as they relate to customer service.
  • Expand your horticultural knowledge while gaining vital industry skills. This certificate builds on the introductory horticulture certificate with classes in crop production, plant health and dynamics of the world’s food supply.