A broad-based agriculture program combining crops, animals, business, and technology in a hands-on approach makes learning an enjoyable experience.
This degree program in general agriculture is recommended for agricultural teacher
preparation and for students seeking a broad program that covers all
facets of agriculture. Subject matter includes agricultural engineering technology, animal sciences, agricultural business management, ornamental horticulture, plant sciences, and natural resources. Teaching and learning environments often include agriculture science laboratories, greenhouses, school farms, agricultural mechanics laboratories, supervised agriculture experience projects, and FFA programs. A bachelor's degree in agricultural science and education is excellent preparation for admission into the agriculture teaching credential program.
Internships: Students are not
required to intern as part of this major. Many students take
advantage of the internship program to gain occupational experience
required for the teaching credential.
Internship
Opportunities
Students in the Agriscience and Education major are engaged in many
service activities across the College. Some of the example
activities directly related to major are:
FFA Field Day, Parli Pro Contest,
Judging Opening & Closing Ceremonies, FFA State Convention
Workshops, and the National FFA Convention and Career Development
Events.
Students have conducted agricultural education research as part of
their undergraduate research requirement. Some examples of
posters presented at the American Association for Agricultural
Education meetings are:
Comparison of Student Participation in Agricultural Education to
their Standardized Testing Scores - A Pilot Study
Internet Use Among California Agriculture Teachers, Focusing on
http://www.CalAgEd.org
Students graduating with a degree in Agriculture/Agriscience and
Education are well prepared to enter the teaching credential
program.
Current
teaching positions in California. Other career
opportunities for graduates are found in : management, training,
sales, human resources, communications, and production agriculture.
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