Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education - Communications, Leadership, and Extension Option

Agricultural Education majors may choose from two options: 1) Teaching Option or 2) Communications, Leadership, and Extension Option.  Agricultural Education graduates are employed by high schools, area vocational schools, community colleges, the public agriculture sector, Extension Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and other federal, state, and government agencies.

The Agricultural Education curricula are designed to provide professional preparation for extension agents, middle school and secondary agricultural education teachers and service providers in agricultural areas where content knowledge, pedagogical and andragogical skills, and experience in public communication are desirable attributes. Our graduates are prepared for a wide variety of jobs because they have a broad base of scientific knowledge combined with excellent people skills.

The Agricultural Education Communications Option emphasizes academic coursework to prepare students to communicate about emerging agricultural issues to diverse audiences.  Students will develop professional verbal, written, and technological skills to advocate for the agricultural industry.  Courses in this track include advanced writing, communications, interpersonal skills, marketing, and media development. All students will also enhance their degree by pursuing a Leadership Fellows certificate integrated into their program of study. Careers may include agribusiness and communication positions related to public relations, rural broadcasting and news, magazine editors and writers, communications specialists, and sales representatives. The Communications Option includes a non-teaching writing minor. An approved internship with an agricultural agency is required.