Agricultural Education

The Licensure Pathway in Agricultural Education is a four year B.S. degree focused on training students to teach in Secondary schools grades 4-12 in a formal school setting.  This pathway leads to an Ohio Career Technical Teaching License in Agriscience and includes a Minor in Sustainable Agriculture. 

The degree includes 39 Semester Hours of General Education, 41-43 Semester Hours of Agriculture Content ( Including: Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Grain Crops, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Mechanical Principles and your choice of electives), 18 Semester Hours of Education Preperation, 9 Semester hours of Agricultural Education, and a 12 Semester Hour Student Teaching Internship.  For a full list of courses download the above pdf sheet. 

Students must be accepted to the College of Education Licensure Program, Have a clear FBI/ BCI Background Check,  Have a 3.0 GPA, and pass Agriscience and Professional Knowledge Licensure Exam to complete the Agriscience Licensure Program.  

The Extension Pathway in Agricultural Education is a four year B.S degree focused on training students to teach adult learners and youth about agriculture and leadership. The degree will prepare students to work in a non-formal education setting in local communities.  The four year degree includes a Minor in Sustainable Agriculture.  

The degree includes 40 Semester Hours of General Education, 55-57 Semester Hours of Agriculture Content ( Including: Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Grain Crops, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Mechanical Principles and your choice of electives), 12 Semester hours of Agricultural Education, and a 12 Semester Hour Extension Related Internships.  For a full list of courses download the above pdf sheet. 

The 30 Semester Agricultural Education Certificate prepares you to facilitate learning to various audiences and age groups. Designed for Extension Educators, Public School Teachers, Business Professionals, or Community Leaders interested in learning to teach others about agriculture. 

The Online Certificate Program includes 30 Semester Hours of coursework, 6 Semester Hours of Agriculture Content (Including Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness), 12 Semester hours of Agricultural Education, and 12 semester hours of Extension-related Internships. For a full list of courses, download the above PDF sheet. The Ag Ed Certificate fulfills the 30 Semester hours of Content needed to complete a B.S. in Educational Studies.