Start your future at Ohio State ATI
Find the program to fuel your passion
Whether you enjoy working with animals, technology, plants, people or the environment, Ohio State ATI offers hands-on programs that help turn your interests into real opportunities. You'll find a supportive staff and world-class faculty who are invested in your success.
Choose the degree path that fits your interests
At Ohio State ATI, you can choose a program that matches where you want to go next.
An Associate of Applied Science helps you prepare for the workforce in as little as two years.
An Associate of Science is designed for students who plan to continue to a bachelor’s degree. You’ll complete your first two years at ATI, then continue to the CFAES Columbus campus in a related bachelor’s program.
Continue to Columbus with an Associate of Science
If your goal is a bachelor’s degree, an Associate of Science gives you a strong start. Explore ATI majors that can lead to completing a bachelor’s degree on the CFAES Columbus campus. Some majors connect to one bachelor’s program. Others open the door to several options.
Agribusiness
Learn how business, markets, and agriculture work together.
Pathway to Columbus: Agribusiness and Applied Economics
Agricultural Communication
Build communication skills for careers in agriculture, outreach, and media.
Pathway to Columbus: Agricultural Communication
Agriscience Education
Prepare to teach, lead, and inspire the next generation in agriculture.
Pathway to Columbus: Agriscience Education
Animal Sciences – Animal Bioscience
Study animal biology and the science behind animal health and production.
Pathway to Columbus: Animal Sciences – Animal Biosciences
Animal Sciences – Animal Industries
Prepare for careers in animal production, management, and industry.
Pathway to Columbus: Animal Sciences – Animal Industries
Animal Sciences – Horse
Start with a strong foundation in equine studies and continue in animal sciences.
Pathway to Columbus: Animal Sciences – Horse
Agronomy
Focus on crops, soils and the science behind strong plant systems.
Pathway to Columbus: Agronomy
Horticulture
Hands-on experience in greenhouse and nursery production.
Pathway to Columbus: Horticultural Science
Turfgrass
Build better grasses for home lawns, golf courses and professional sports
Pathway to Columbus: Turfgrass Management
What’s the difference between AS and AAS programs?
Choose an Associate of Science if you plan to earn a bachelor’s degree after ATI. These programs are built to transfer into related CFAES bachelor’s programs in Columbus.
Choose an Associate of Applied Science if you want to enter the workforce quickly. These programs combine hands-on learning with practical coursework to help you prepare for a career in as little as two years.
Still deciding? Visit campus and talk with a faculty member or admissions team member about your goals.
