Overview

Graduates gain skills in teaching, public outreach, and agricultural policy, preparing them for careers as agricultural educators, community outreach coordinators, or advocacy specialists in schools, nonprofits, and agricultural organizations.

The Agricultural Education and Advocacy bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky prepares students to become dynamic leaders in teaching, outreach, and communication within the agricultural industry. This program blends agricultural science with educational methods and communication strategies, giving students the tools to inspire others and promote the importance of agriculture in both local and global communities.

With more than 200 hours of teaching experience and the opportunity to earn a teaching license in Agricultural Education (Rank III certification), graduates are well-prepared for careers as educators, extension agents, advocates, and nonprofit leaders. Students gain hands-on experience across various agricultural disciplines—including animal science, plant science, agricultural mechanics, and economics—and can tailor their degree through one of three focus areas: Agricultural Teacher Education, Agricultural Service and Advocacy, or Agricultural Industrial Education. Known for its strong emphasis on multiculturalism and international experiences, this nationally recognized program equips future leaders to educate and advocate in classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond.

Related Careers

The Agricultural Education and Advocacy degree will prepare you to deliver scientific and technical agricultural information to a wide range of audiences in a variety of opportunities, such as:

• Agriculture teacher
• Agricultural sales agent
• Communications
• Congressional staff
• Extension agent
• Human resources director
• Lawyer
• Legislative staff
• Lobbyist
• Non-profit manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ag Education and Advocacy
Domestic Animal Biology
Composition & Communication
Issues in Ag, Food and Environment
Statistical Inferential Reason

Global Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Education Agriculture View 429 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum: View transcript requirements on the Undergraduate Admission webpage.
Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission.
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13906 USD / year

≈ 13906 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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