This emphasis of agricultural education does not provide teacher certification for teaching in public schools. It is rather an option to prepare graduates for
- teaching or working in the agricultural industry,
- working in the Cooperative Extension Service, or
- continuing to complete a Master of Science in Education. A master’s degree would be necessary to become employed in the Cooperative Extension Service.
Requirements for this option are similar to those of the teaching option except that fewer education classes are taken and the student is not required to student teach. In addition, the students are not required to be admitted to the teacher education program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 40-53 | |
| School of Agriculture Core | 12 | |
| Agriculture Foundation Courses (12 credits) | ||
| ANSCI 1000 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| AGBUS 1500 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGET 1750 | Equipment, Structure and Power Systems | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Ecological Restoration and Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Plant Science | ||
or ENVHORT 1240 | Introduction to Plant Science | |
| Agriculture Professional Engagement 1 | 3 | |
| Agricultural Education Courses | ||
| AGEDUC 2920 | Introduction to Agricultural and Extension Education | 2 |
| AGEDUC 3900 | Curriculum and Facilities Planning in Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| or AGEDUC 4930 | Teaching Methods in Career and Technical Education | |
| Agriculture Content Courses 2 | ||
| SCSCI/ENVHORT/RECLAM | Earn 6 credits minimum | 6 |
| ANSCI | Earn 6 credits minimum | 6 |
| AGBUS/BUSADMIN | Earn 6 credits minimum | 6 |
| AGET/INDUSTDY | Earn 6 credits minimum | 6 |
| Total Credits | 93-106 | |
- 1
Complete four credits of Professional Engagement from one of three categories. Each of the following experiences are generally three credits:
- Internship
- Study abroad experience
- Faculty-led research experience
- 2
Agricultural/Industrial Studies classes must be a minimum of 52 credits;
OR 24 credits with additional 28 credits in Agriculture or Industrial Studies;
OR 24 credits with a minor of at least 28 credits.