Overview

The Department administers this 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 of Agricultural and Extension Education atPennsylvania State University 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.

Careers

School-based Agriculture Education employed through the Three-Circle Model of FFA, supervised agricultural experience and classroom instruction educates nearly 1 million secondary students nationally, teaching future agriculturalists on the topics of food, fiber, and natural resources.
AEE graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as middle and high school agricultural educators, with the pedagogical and technical content knowledge to equip students to be college and career ready.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Education Orientation
Observation of Teaching in Agriculture and Environmental Science
Interpersonal Skills for Tomorrow's Leaders
Shop Processes for Agricultural Educators
Teaching Methods for Agricultural and Environmental Laboratories
Economic Principles of Agribusiness Decision Making
Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture View 435 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

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Tuition Fee

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International

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21098 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21098 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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