Agricultural Education
The Agricultural Education specialization prepares students for exciting and challenging careers in teaching and other related areas. Specifically, the program prepares students to be certified agriscience instructors and educational specialists.
Students who complete the program of study in this specialization are prepared to meet the Florida Department of Education’s requirements for agriculture teacher certification or for employment in the agricultural business and industry sector.
Agricultural Education Program in Plant City, FL
The Gulf Coast Research and Education Center offers an undergraduate program in Plant City, FL. Get more information...
Coursework
In addition to equipping students with the skills needed to teach effectively, coursework also emphasizes expertise in technical agriculture. Agricultural Education students complete agriculture courses in:
- animal science
- horticulture
- agribusiness
- crop and soil science
- entomology
- agricultural mechanization
- food science
Agricultural Education Course of Study
Career Options
The program is specifically designed to prepare students to:
- teach about the dynamic field of agriculture
- develop the ability to plan, organize, and present information
- gain a broad base of knowledge about agriculture and agribusiness
- develop a more agriculturally literate society by involving others in learning about both the production and consumption components of agriculture
- work with individuals in both formal and nonformal settings
- develop and teach a dynamic agriscience curriculum to a variety of audiences
- advise an FFA chapter
- supervise students in gaining a variety of agricultural experiences
- work with individuals from all backgrounds and ability levels
- manage an educational program of instruction
Job Placement
For several consecutive years 100% of Agricultural Education specialization graduates have been employed as teachers and in the private agricultural sector. Because of their preparation in educational strategies, planning, and communication, Agricultural Education program graduates are in high demand. If you are interested in working with young people in agriculture, this is the specialization for you!
