BS Agricultural and Extension Education

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

This major helps prepare students for positions in education in agriculture, including schools and colleges, Cooperative Extension, business, trade and professional associations, and government agencies. The Department administers a program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the preparation of agriculture teachers in public school systems. This includes programs in agricultural production, mechanics, supplies, resources, products, forestry, horticulture, and other agricultural areas.

Students take courses in agricultural and natural resource sciences, leadership and communications, natural science, social science and general education. Students seeking teacher certification schedule professional courses in education and psychology.

Program Key Stats

$45012 (Annual cost)
$ 75

Jan Intake : 1st OctAug Intake : 1st Feb


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Eligibility Criteria

3.5
33
80

1340
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Agriculture and natural resource-related sales
  • Agricultural finance
  • Cooperative extension
  • Conservation agencies
  • Agricultural and natural resource-related commodity groups
  • Government agencies
  • International agricultural agencies
  • Land-use and appraisal organizations
  • Production farming
  • Public relations

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