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Major: Agricultural Science
Agriculture and Natural Resources is an interdepartmental unit that offers a general
Agricultural Science major with concentrations in Agricultural Education and Agricultural
Extension Education. The major is designed for students who want a broad, general
background in agriculture and natural resources and wish to pursue careers in
non-formal agricultural education, agricultural communications or agriculture
public relations. The Agricultural Education concentration leads to teacher licensure
in agricultural sciences in the State of Tennessee. The Agricultural Extension
concentration is designed for those interested in agricultural extension careers.
This major is also designed for students who want an individualized plan of study.
Plans need to be submitted before the junior year and approved by the advisor,
department head, and the Dean’s Office.
Concentrations:
Agricultural Education
The Agricultural Education concentration is designed to prepare students
to meet teacher certification requirements for agricultural education in the public
schools. Teacher certification is given in collaboration with the College of Education,
Health, and Human Sciences. Progression toward completion of a degree and licensure
in agricultural education requires acceptance to the Teacher Education Program
by a board of
admissions. The admissions process begins at the time of matriculation at The
University of Tennessee, whether the student enters as a freshman or transfer
student. Visit the Agriculture & Extension
Education Web site.
Agricultural Extension Education
The Agricultural Extension Education concentration is designed to prepare
students to gain the agricultural and educational skills necessary to work in
the national Cooperative
Extension System or the Agricultural Extension Service in Tennessee. The agricultural
extension agent is a generalist in agriculture who plans and delivers non-formal
educational programs for local citizens and community groups. The extension agent
has an understanding of community needs, educational program planning and the
non-formal learner as well as a broad background in the disciplines of agriculture
and natural resources. Agriculture & Extension
Education Web site.
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