Agricultural Education - Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Agricultural Education from Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Agricultural education is an interdepartmental major in both the College of Agricultural Sciences and a teacher preparation program in the School of Education and is ranked in the top 20 in the nation. It prepares students for teaching youth and adults in the agricultural industry. Students refine their communication skills and personal qualities necessary to serve as educational leaders and managers. Learning Outcomes The successful student will demonstrate: Competent knowledge of agricultural subject matter to be taught Ability to create instruction opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners in agricultural education . Employment of innovative instructional methodologies to promote student success in agricultural education Effective leadership to the FFA and in supervising agricultural programs/projects for high school students. Potential Occupations Graduates in agricultural education are in demand to fill a fifteen-year shortage of agricultural teachers in Colorado and nationwide. Two-thirds of the Colorado State graduates have become teachers or administrators in public schools. Other graduates take agribusiness positions with seed, fertilizer, feed, machinery, or finance firms. Students are also prepared to teach in community or junior colleges, area vocational schools, and technical institutes. Participation in internships is required to enhance practical training and development. Graduates who go on for advanced studies can attain more responsible positions with the possibility of rising to top professional levels. Some examples include: high school agriculture teacher; post-secondary vocational agriculture teacher; agribusiness or agriservice representative; cooperative extension agent; education specialist; 4-H association youth specialist; youth development specialist; science teacher. View more details on Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.