Beef Science Technology

Agriculture and Animal Sciences

Award

Associate of Applied Science

Credits

Locations

Calmar

Entry

Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete

24 Months

You will graduate with hands-on experience in the beef industry through experiential learning with our on-site herd at the state-of-the-art Beef Science Education Center. You will experience close-up interaction with cattle in a safe and efficient handling system, breed animals through artificial insemination (AI) and have the opportunity to work with embryo transfer while making breeding decisions on a registered herd. As part of your learning in this exciting program, you will develop a herd health program for beef operations, explain growth and development of beef animals and learn to use a facility to optimize production.

Trips to successful cattle operations and beef industry businesses in Iowa and around the country add real-world exposure to your experience. You also have internship opportunities that provide a wealth of knowledge from successful beef professionals. Participating in the annual Ag Career Fair can connect you with local employers for opportunities after graduation. If you love hands-on learning with animal herds and applying what you learn in a classroom environment directly to real working experience, this program is the perfect fit for you.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$16,344*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$18,792*

Program Supplies

$359

* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

Apply for admission.
Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.

Program Information

Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.

Tentative First Year Schedule (Fall, Spring and Summer)*

Fall

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
The College Experience 8:00 a.m.-9:55 a.m.	Principles of Agronomy 8:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	The College Experience 8:00 a.m.-9:55 a.m.	Principles of Agronomy 8:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
Beef Cattle Science 10:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.	Farm Business Management 10:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.	Beef Cattle Science 10:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.	Farm Business Management 10:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Fall Farm Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Lab 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	Survey of the Animal Industry 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	Fall Beef Cattle Science Lab 1:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	Working with Animals 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Spring

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Grain & Forage Crops 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Beef Production Management 10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	Applied Animal Reproduction 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	Beef Production Management 10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Communication Course 12:50 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	Spring Beef Cattle Science Lab 1:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.	Introduction to Agriculture Markets 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Applied Animal Reproduction 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
		Communication Course 12:50 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Summer

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Internship TBA	Internship TBA	Internship TBA	Internship TBA	Internship TBA

*Proposal only and is subject to change.

Additional Information

Related Student Organizations

Postsecondary Agriculture Students

Facilities

Iowa's Dairy Center
Beef Education Center
Feedlot

Transfer Information

The Beef Science Technology degree currently has transfer agreements in place with the institution(s) listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC.

Iowa State University

2 + 2 Beef Science Technology (AAS) to Animal Science (BS) Transfer Plan
Recommended NICC Courses (2 + 2 Beef Science Technology (AAS) to Animal Science (BS))
2 + 2 Beef Science Technology (AAS) to Agricultural Studies (BS) Transfer Plan

Program Contacts

Greg Moklestad

Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Science and Agriculture

Email: moklestadg@nicc.edu
Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2168
Location: Peosta