Begin your agriculture major or career at Black Hawk College
To meet the demands of an ever-changing agriculture industry, the Agriculture Department at East Campus offers advanced training in career and transfer programs so you are ready to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce.
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Where Champions are Made
When you become a student at East Campus, you join a family of champions. A long tradition of excellence in our ag programs and nationally recognized judging and show teams is going strong!
2023 East Campus Aggie Yearbook (flipbook)
Department Highlights
Ag-Related Careers
Our graduates hold positions in agribusiness management, crop and livestock production, veterinary clinics and hospitals, and ag equipment dealerships. They are mechanics, farm operators, herdsmen, riding instructors and horse trainers.
Facilities
BHC’s East Campus has specialized ag facilities, including an agricultural mechanics lab, equine facility, greenhouse and veterinary hospital.
Internships
Students complete two internships as part of the Associate in Applied Science degree. Black Hawk College also offers internships to students in an ag education/FFA program as part of the Growing Agriculture Science Teachers Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education.
Hands-On Instruction
Faculty emphasize hands-on instruction in all coursework. Instructional labs are held off-site in many courses to keep learning connected to a changing industry.
- Crops & Soils Judging Team
- Horse Judging Team
- Hunter Seat Show Team
- Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Teams
- Livestock Judging Team
- Western Show Team
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Student Clubs
- Agribusiness Club
- Auto/Ag Mechanics Club
- Horticulture Club
- Sci Pi Club
Scholarship Opportunities
- BHC Presidential Scholarship: In-district high school seniors in the top 10% of their graduating class at the end of seven semesters are eligible for the Black Hawk College Presidential Scholars Award.
- Other scholarship opportunities can be found at the BHC scholarships page. A number of faculty-chosen ag and equine scholarships are also available.
- Transfer scholarships are also available at many transfer institutions.
Special Events on Campus
- Ag Visit Days
- Ag Recognition Reception
- FFA judging and leadership contests
- Roping and barrel racing clinics
- Speed Show Series
Career and Transfer Program Information
If you plan to go right into the workforce after graduation, you can earn a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree by enrolling in one of the career programs offered through the department.
If you plan to transfer to a university, work with your advisor to customize a transfer plan. BHC also has transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of ag-related majors.
Transfer Guides and Agreements »
Transfer from Career Programs »
Program Name |
Code |
Award |
Credits |
Category |
Department |
Keywords |
Welding Certificate |
5855 |
Certificate |
31 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Associate in Science – Ag Transfer |
1519 |
AS Degree |
64 |
|
Agriculture |
|
Associate in Science |
1645 |
AS Degree |
60 |
|
AgricultureArt, Design and Performing ArtsBusiness, Computer and Engineering TechnologyEnglish, Reading & CommunicationESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & SpeechHealth and Human ServicesMathematicsNatural Sciences & EngineeringPsychology and SociologySocial Sciences |
|
Associate in Arts |
1145 |
AA Degree |
60 |
|
AgricultureArt, Design and Performing ArtsBusiness, Computer and Engineering TechnologyEnglish, Reading & CommunicationESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & SpeechHealth and Human ServicesMathematicsNatural Sciences & EngineeringPsychology and SociologySocial Sciences |
|
Wheel Alignment/Suspension Certificate |
5614 |
Certificate |
16 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
car, automotive |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate |
5870 |
Certificate |
17 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate |
5866 |
Certificate |
14 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Brake Specialist Certificate |
5612 |
Certificate |
15 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
car, automotive |
Automotive Repair Technology (AAS) |
9398 |
AAS Degree |
67 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
car |
Automotive Repair Certificate |
5810 |
Certificate |
36 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
car |
Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate |
5613 |
Certificate |
12 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agriculture Mechanics Technology (AAS) |
9181 |
AAS Degree |
61 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agriculture Mechanics Certificate |
9683 |
Certificate |
40 |
Trade and Technical Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Veterinary Technology (AAS) |
5017 |
AAS Degree |
80 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animals, vet tech, veterinary, technology |
Veterinary Assisting Certificate |
5127 |
Certificate |
33 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animals |
Horse Science Technology Certificate |
9599 |
Certificate |
30 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animal, horse, equine |
Horse Science Technology (AAS) |
9099 |
AAS Degree |
70 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animal, horse, equine |
Equestrian Science (AAS) |
9096 |
AAS Degree |
70 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animal, horse, equine |
Agriculture Production (Certificate) |
9541, 9543, 9544 |
Certificate |
12 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agriculture Production Technology (AAS) |
9141 |
AAS Degree |
71 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agribusiness Management Horticulture Option (AAS) |
9242 |
AAS Degree |
69 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agribusiness Management – Crop Protection Technology Option (AAS) |
9143 |
AAS Degree |
72 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Agribusiness Management (AAS) |
9142 |
AAS Degree |
71 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
|
Advanced Large Animal Technician Certificate |
5717 |
Certificate |
15 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
veterinary, vet tech |
Advanced Veterinary Office Management Certificate |
5817 |
Certificate |
13 |
Agriculture Career Programs |
Agriculture |
animal |