Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
Concentrations Agricultural Engineering Technology Undergraduate Coordinator for BS in Agricultural Education: Dr. Elizabeth Wilson Phone: (919) 515-9441
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In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction in agriculture, our graduates are prepared to assist students in developing and conducting supervised agricultural experience programs that reinforce what is learned in the classroom. They also develop the skills necessary to be an FFA advisor and to provide those leadership and career development opportunities for their students. Completion of the B.S. in Agricultural Education leads to teacher licensure in Agricultural Education, grades 6-12. There is a strong demand for agriculture teachers, and salaries are competitive with other agricultural careers. There are over 350 secondary agriculture teachers located throughout North Carolina. Because agriculture is a diverse industry, students are allowed to select one area of agriculture in which to concentrate their studies. The concentrations are listed to the left. Often students choose to complete a minor in a second area of concentration. |
Agriculture remains one of the largest and diverse components of the economy of this country and the world. Teaching agriculture at the middle school or high school level is an exciting career. Agriculture teachers prepare students to either enter this dynamic industry of agriculture or for advanced study at two-year or four-year institutions leading to agricultural careers.