DESCRIPTION OF TEXAS A&M PROGRAM
There is a great need for teachers of agricultural science on a state and national level. The agricultural science program allows to student to experience teaching in a high school program of agricultural science. This assists students in preparing to enter teaching and other related occupations where teaching and “people” skills are needed. Student teaching is required for graduation as well as for teacher certification in Texas.
Student teaching allows the student to gain practical experience in scientific agriculture, professional education, and classroom management. The student can be creative in using teaching methods and become experienced in handling challenges facing today’s public schools. While student teaching, students establish connections with established professionals in the field, often leading to employment upon graduation. The student teaching semester consists of two phases. The first phase is six weeks of class work on campus during which students prepare and present lessons while being videotaped. The second phase consists of actually teaching at an assigned student teaching center under the supervision of both an outstanding agricultural science teacher and a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Education. http://www.aged.tamu.edu/students/ugrad_desc.asp
TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Employment opportunities for agricultural science graduates are very diverse in scope. The degree allows for various employment opportunities:
· Agricultural science teacher
· County extension agent
· Agricultural sales representative
· Soil conservationist
· Farm or ranch manager
· Agricultural communicator
· Farmers’ home administrator
· County appraisal
· Continued studies as a graduate or professional student
SALARY INFORMATION
Survey Results
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Agricultural Leadership Society
Aggie REPS (Recruiting Exceptional Prospective high school Students)
Agricultural Education Peer Advisors
Campus Recruiting Reports for:
