About Irrigation Technician Program
This program is designed in collaboration with Navajo Agricultural Products Industries (NAPI), New Mexico State University (NMSU), and Diné College Science Division to provide students the fundamental training skills needed to transition into an entry-level irrigation technician position or related fields. The courses are designed to teach students through a practical curriculum intended for agriculturally based projects and programs.
NOTE: Student is eligible for Title IV Financial Aid in this certificate program.
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Semester I | |
| ENG 101 Freshman English | 3 |
| Navajo Language Class Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) | 3-4 |
| ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science or BIO 100 Biology Concepts |
4 |
| ENV 123 Introduction to Physical Hydrology | 3 |
| Semester II | |
| MTH 106 Survey on College Mathematics or MTH 110 College Algebra |
3-4 |
| ENV 216 Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| ENV 225 Principles of Agroecology | 4 |
| ENV 110 Introduction to Soils with Lab | 4 |
| ENV 103 Introduction to Cartography/GPS/GIS | 1 |
| Program Credits | 28-30 |
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided describes the graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information regarding gainful employment for the latest completed academic year as of July 1st.
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 01.0308 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture |
| Program Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 11.9013 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers |
DEAN'S OFFICE
James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu
Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus
Call:
928.724.6936
Mail to:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556
