Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.Ag.) - Major in General Agriculture
This agricultural science professional education concentration is offered in cooperation with the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences and graduates meet certification requirements to teach middle and/or high school agricultural education courses in Tennessee public and private schools. The concentration is designed especially to prepare students as professional agricultural educators in school-based agricultural education and extension programs. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in other segments of the agricultural industry related to public relations, sales, communication, manufacturing, and government service. It is possible to obtain add-on endorsements in the secondary education (7-12) areas such as biology and chemistry. Please see the Office of Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences’ section for admission guidelines and licensure information.
University-Wide General Education Courses
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38 hours
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Required Concentration-Specific Courses
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78 hours
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Upper Division Electives
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4-6 hours
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TOTAL
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120 hours
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For more information about the Agricultural Education degree, please contact:
Dr. Will Bird
Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources
268 Brehm Hall
wbird1@utm.edu
731-881-7000
COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE
General Education Core Curriculum Requirements
Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the major that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the major and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework in order to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.
Concentration-Specific Course Requirements (82 credit hours)
The Agricultural Science-Professional Education concentration courses provide a diverse curriculum for future educators. Students choose and complete agriculture and related content courses in focus areas aligned with the Tennessee Department of Education Programs of Study commonly offered in school-based agriculture education programs. Students complete teacher education and agricultural education focus areas to develop pedagogical skills necessary for formal and non-formal education occupations. The focus areas and required hours are as follows:
Focus Area
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Required Hours
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Plant and Soil Science
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12 Hours
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Animal and Veterinary Science
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12 Hours
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Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, and General Agriculture
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9 Hours
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Agriculture Engineering Technology
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9 Hours
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Natural Resource Management and Food Science
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6 Hours
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Teacher Education
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6 Hours
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Agricultural Education
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24 Hours
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Upper Division Electives
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4-6 Hours
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Students will choose from the following courses within each focus area to fulfill the hour requirements: