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School:
School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Program Type:
Degree
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Program Level:
Bachelor's Degree: BS
Combining ABAC’s one-of-a-kind agricultural programs with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of education is the focus of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. Offering a wide variety of courses, the program allows students to develop a strong understanding of educational theory and instructional practices while also building a deep and specialized understanding of any of several aspects of the agricultural industry.
With three tracks to choose from, students are prepared to become educators at the elementary or secondary levels of education or to enter the private or public sector as an educational specialist for government, industry, or extension services. Whether your agricultural interests lie in animal science or production, crop or horticultural production, agribusiness and management, research, or natural resources, you will graduate ready to share your passion with future generations!
Concentrations:
What You Will Study:
You will receive the same phenomenal general education core that all ABAC students study in their first two years as a Stallion. In these classes, you will learn and work alongside students from every single major on campus, gaining insight from and sharing experiences with a diverse cross-section of the student body.
In your major areas of study, your coursework will combine courses from the School of Arts & Science’s Department of Education and Wellness with courses from the School of Agriculture. Within the School of Agriculture, you will select from a wide range of courses that will allow you to build as broad or as specialized a knowledge base as you wish to get you onto the path to the career of your choice. In your studies, your classes may include:
- Learning and teaching theory and practice
- Teaching students with special needs
- Critical and contemporary issues in teaching
- Curriculum development and instructional methods
- Selections from the School of Agriculture’s courses on topics including:
- Plant or animal science
- Crop production
- Agribusiness practices
- Natural resource management, forestry, or wildlife
- Horticulture, landscaping, and turf science
- Agricultural technology
- Soil science and pest management
- Livestock production
- Agriculture policy
Career Paths:
- With your bachelor’s degree, you will be started on a path to a number of rewarding careers or areas of interest, including:
- Teacher
- Young Farmer
- State Staff
- Agricultural-Industrial Education
- State Extension Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Training & Development Specialist
- Corporate Learning and Development
Ready to Get Started? Apply to ABAC Today!
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