Professional Education Option (1113)

This agricultural science option is offered in cooperation with the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences and graduates meet certification requirements to teach high school agricultural education and agriscience. The option is designed especially to prepare students as professional agricultural educators. 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.

Option Requirements (78 Hours)

Admission to the Educator Preparation Program required. See section on “Requirements for Recommendation for Licensure .”

AGRI 450 - Dynamics and Development of Leadership in Agriculture Credit(s): 3
AGED 310 - Integrated Agricultural and Agriscience Education Studies Credit(s): 3 *
AGED 404 - Student Teaching Grades 7-8 Credit(s): 6 *
AGED 405 - Student Teaching in Grades 9-12 Credit(s): 6 *
AGED 430 - Problems in Improvement of Instruction Credit(s): 3 *
AGED 470 - Problems in Agricultural Education [Topic Title] Credit(s): 1-3
AGET 119 - Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Laboratory Credit(s): 1
AGET 370 - Agricultural Mechanics Shop Credit(s): 3
AGET 210 - Internal Combustion Engines Credit(s): 3
OR
AGET 220 - Surveying and Soil and Water Engineering Credit(s): 3
ANSC 119 - Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ANSC 230 - Exotic and Companion Animal Management Credit(s): 3
OR
ANSC 240 - Live Animal and Carcass Selection and Evaluation Credit(s): 3
ANSC 320 - Farm Animal Health Credit(s): 3
PLSC 119 - Introductory Plant and Soil Science Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PLSC 242 - Fundamentals of Horticulture Credit(s): 3
OR
PLSC 365 - Greenhouse Crops and Management Credit(s): 3
PLSC 321 - Landscape Management Credit(s): 3
OR
PLSC 341 - Dendrology and Forest Ecology Credit(s): 3
TCED 211 - Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 1 *
TCED 302 - Integrated Teaching Strategies Credit(s): 3 *
TCED 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation Credit(s): 3 *
TCED 305 - Classroom Management Credit(s): 2 *
HLRN 325 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
SPED 300 - Children with Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3

Professional Education Option (1113)

Option Requirements (78 Hours)

Agriculture (18 Hours)

English Literature Elective (3 Hours)

Social Science Electives (6 Hours)

Agricultural Education (19 hours)