General Information | Courses | PDF File

Agricultural and Environmental Education

(College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and School of Education)

The Major Program

The major serves those interested in teaching agricultural and environmental sciences in schools or in non-formal settings such as nature preserve, environmental camps, or other venues. This major prepares graduates to direct programs in the agricultural and environmental sciences as well as provides them with a skill set necessary to work within social science careers related to these fields. This program of study meets state and federal requirements for teacher preparation in agriculture and science, as well as requirements in career technical education (CTE).

The Program

This program is designed to provide students with a broad background in various agricultural and environmental science disciplines, e.g., animal science, environmental science, plant and soil science, agricultural engineering, business management, agroecology, and horticulture. The program also focuses on the social sciences related to human resource development. The program provides students with practical experiences through fieldwork, school and non-formal learning sites placements, or placements related to a student's focus of study. Through this major students will have the opportunity to explore and incorporate the diversity of agricultural and environmental issues facing today's society.

Career Alternatives

The need for scientists, technicians and creative educators to assist in domestic and international agricultural and environmental programs has created a continuing demand for qualified instructors and supervisory personnel. This major also provides general preparation which is appropriate for work in banking, sales and service, rural recreation and related agricultural and environmental sectors. Students interested in obtaining breath in both agricultural and environmental sciences will appreciate the scope and flexibility the major provides.

Advising for the major is located in 1202 Meyer Hall (530) 754-7915. For credential information, see School of Education in 2060 Academic Surge (530) 752-0757

Major Adviser. C.J. Trexler