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Agricultural Education

You might choose a career in Agricultural Education if you like:

Teaching
Sharing Knowledge
Working with Others
Leadership Education
Human Resource Management

For more information about Agricultural Education

Overview Brochure

Degree Sheets for Agricultural Education Options:

Agricultural Education Links:

Background

The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership at Oklahoma State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural education. The programs of study offered in agricultural education are designed to provide both comprehensive and specialized training to prepare graduates for careers in a wide range of fields of agriculture. Studies may culminate in the B.S., M.Ag., M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. The undergraduate teaching option is designed to qualify the bachelor's degree recipient for the Oklahoma Agricultural Education Teaching License. This license is recognized as meeting requirements for initial employment as a teacher in most states. The leadership and service option is designed to focus on careers relating to education or service in agriculture, outside of the public school setting. The undergraduate options in agricultural education are structured to provide educational experiences in general education, agriculture and professional education.

Careers

International Educational Endeavors
Educational Directors
Consultants with Agribusiness Firms and Organizations
Cooperative Extension Service Agents
Government agencies
Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Vocational Schools and Community Colleges
Agricultural Loan Agent
Agricultural Sales Representative
Director of Member Services
Director of Information
Lawyer

Special Interest Areas

Teaching
Leadership and Service

Employers of Agricultural Education Alumni

Altus Toner Technology
Bank of Western Oklahoma
Burton and Associates
University of Missouri
Kansas State University
Oklahoma Public Schools
Cargill Pork
Oklahoma Extension Service
Farm Service Agency
Natural Resource Conservation Agency
Oklahoma Farm Bureau

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 155 students
Student Organizations: Alpha Tau Alpha, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate FFA, Collegiate 4-H

Agricultural education graduates are prepared for a wide variety of jobs in the agriculture industry because they have a broad base of knowledge combined with excellent "people skills." CASNR Awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.