Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Agribusiness

Agribusiness students get a comprehensive introduction to business management, marketing, finance, accounting, and business economic principles. The Agribusiness program helps student identify market opportunities, develop a business plan and marketing plans, and connect with successful businesses through networking. Agribusiness majors complete a combination of technical and general courses that allow them to gain hands-on experience while completing 50 percent of the curriculum for a Bachel...

Agricultural Communication

The Agricultural Communication program is designed to prepare students for advertising, public relations, and oral communication within agriculture.

Agricultural Systems Management

The Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) program at Ohio State ATI is where technology meets agriculture. This hands-on associate degree equips students with the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to succeed in modern farming and agribusiness. Students learn to solve real-world problems in agricultural operations by blending coursework in machinery systems, construction, electronics, and resource management—all with a strong emphasis on applied learning.

Agriscience Education

The Agriscience Education program is designed to prepare students for teaching careers in the public schools, extension agencies/offices, or in agricultural businesses or organizations.

Agronomy

Agronomy is an Associate of Science program that focuses on the science of agronomic crop production and includes the study of soil, crop, and pest management.

Animal Sciences

The Associate of Science, or transfer, degree in Animal Sciences allows students to complete 50 percent of the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences in Columbus. Students in the Animal Sciences program choose one of three specializations: Animal Biosciences, Animal Industries or Horse.

Biochemical Sciences

The Biochemical Sciences program enables students to complete courses that meet requirements in general education for a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at The Ohio State University.

Business Management

Ohio State ATI offers an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management. Students pursue one of two specializations in the major to gain more knowledge about a specific industry.

Community Leadership

The Community Leadership program is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills needed to exert a positive influence in a future leadership role. The curriculum of the Community Leadership program focuses on a variety of courses designed to give students a broad understanding of community issues.

Construction Management

Students learn the latest requirements in the construction industry, keeping up with and determining code requirements, reading and interpreting construction drawings, and learning techniques of efficient construction.

Construction Systems Management

Students learn the latest requirements in the construction industry, keeping up with and determining code requirements, reading and interpreting construction drawings, and learning techniques of efficient construction.

Crop Management and Soil Conservation

Agronomy is an Associate of Science program that focuses on the science of agronomic crop production and includes the study of soil, crop, and pest management.

Dairy Cattle Production and Management

The Dairy Cattle Production and Management Associate of Applied Science program combines a top-notch education program with excellent facilities to prepare students for careers that focus on the animal care, business, and associated services that are part of a dairy farm or dairy agribusiness.

Environment and Natural Resources

Ohio State ATI’s Associate of Science degree in Environment and Natural Resources prepares students to find solutions to today’s critical issues of air pollution, water quality, soil erosion, and waste management.

Greenhouse and Nursery Management

Greenhouse and Nursery Management students at Ohio State ATI receive well-rounded classroom instruction complemented with experiential learning while taking advantage of our industry-oriented facilities.

Horse Production and Management

Horse Production and Management is an Associate of Applied Science degree that concentrates on nutrition, reproduction, selection, training, health, and management. The practical aspects of horse production, training, and management are emphasized at Ohio State ATI’s equine facilities.

Horticultural Science

Horticultural Science provides students an overview of horticulture including landscape plant materials, greenhouse production, and turfgrass management.

Hydraulic Power and Motion Control

ATI is a great choice for students seeking degrees in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, business, construction and hydraulics. ATI ranks as the #1 best community college in Ohio — and 10th best in the nation (Niche, 2023). ATI’s programs emphasize experiential learning, including paid industry internships.

Hydraulic Service and Repair

ATI is a great choice for students seeking degrees in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, business, construction and hydraulics. ATI ranks as the #1 best community college in Ohio — and 10th best in the nation (Niche, 2023). ATI’s programs emphasize experiential learning, including paid industry internships.

Landscape Horticulture

In Ohio State ATI’s Landscape Horticulture program, students learn sustainable techniques that develop responsibility as tomorrow’s land stewards.

Livestock Production and Management

The Livestock Production and Management Associate of Applied Science program focuses on the animal care and management, business management, and associated services that are part of a livestock enterprise or related industry. Students choose a species specialization in Beef, Small Ruminant, or Swine.

Power Equipment

The Power and Hydraulic Engineering Technologies Associates of Applied Science offers a comprehensive educational pathway for students pursuing their degree, with a focus on diesel engines, hydraulics, and electronics. This program integrates embedded certifications from NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers), ensuring students gain industry-recognized credentials alongside their academic achievements. By emphasizing performance in diesel engines, troubleshooting and design of hydr...

Professional Golf Management 1 + 3

The Professional Golf Management program at The Ohio State University is the only such program in Ohio and only the third in the Midwest. The 1+3 PGM program allows students to complete their first year at Ohio State ATI.

Sustainable Agriculture

As much of agriculture trends toward larger farms where an emphasis is placed on increased efficiency and cost control, there is a segment of farmers who wish to remain on the land and yet make different choices other than industrialization.

Turfgrass Management

Turfgrass Management involves the science and business related to turfgrasses in commercial, residential, and recreational settings.