Undergraduate Program
Preparation for teaching in the public school or agribusiness education and training at the undergraduate level is included in the Agricultural Education major for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The other area included in the undergraduate Agricultural Education major is Extension Education.
The teaching in the public schools option allows students to pursue teacher certification in production agriculture and horticulture. Agriscience and agribusiness certification is available in conjunction with the other certificate areas. Agricultural Education majors with specialization in teaching in the public schools have many career options, including high school teacher of agriculture, farm business planning and analysis instructor, adult education instructor, agricultural organization personnel trainer, farm manager, sales consultant, sales representative, or public relations specialist.
Extension Education at the undergraduate level is included in the Agricultural Education major for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The other two areas included in the undergraduate Agricultural Education major include Teacher Education and Agribusiness. The undergraduate major provides a strong foundation for future Extension educators in teaching and learning, educational program development and management, adult education, and leadership.
The agribusiness education and training emphasis is designed for students who want to combine their agricultural knowledge and teaching ability in business, industry, and agricultural organizations. Personnel training and management are among the positions available to students in this emphasis area.
For more information regarding the Agricultural Education major, please contact Undergraduate Coordinating Advisor.
In addition to the required courses in the Agricultural Education major, courses unique to the teacher education focus include:
- AGR EDUC 580.01, 580.02, 580.03: Field Experience in Public Schools (15 credits; Autumn Quarter)
- AGR EDUC 585: Program Development in Public Schools (3 credits; Spring Quarter)
- AGR EDUC 641: Occupational Experience in Agricultural Education (3 credits; Summer Quarter)
- AGR EDUC 642: Youth Organizations (3 credits; Summer Quarter).
In addition to the required courses in the Agricultural Education major, courses unique to the Extension Education focus include:
- AGR EDUC 420: Program Development in Extension (3 credits; Winter Quarter)
- AGR EDUC 530: Teaching Methods (5 credits; Winter Quarter - Extension focus)
- AGR EDUC 560.01, 560.02, 560.03: Field Experience in Extension (15 credits; Autumn Quarter - 4-H Youth Development; Winter Quarter - Agriculture and Natural Resources)
- AGR EDUC 622: Continuing Education in Agricultural and Extension Education (U/G; 3 credits; Winter Quarter)
- AGR EDUC 642: Youth Organizations: 4-H (U/G; 3 credits; Spring Quarter Even-numbered Years)
- AGR EDUC 643: Youth Program Management in Non-school Settings (U/G; 3 credits; Spring Quarter Odd-numbered years)
Early Field Experience (Ag Ed 280) Application and Information (pdf)
Extension Education Checksheet (pdf)
General Studies Checksheet (pdf)
Teacher Education Checksheet (pdf)
Licensure Forms
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