The Agricultural Education program at 抖阴视频 prepares future educators to lead, inspire, and shape the next generation of ag professionals. Designed for those who want to make a difference in junior high and senior high classrooms, the program blends agricultural science with effective teaching strategies, demonstration techniques, and real-world practice so our students are prepared for licensure in Arkansas every step of the way. Whether you're inspired by your own ag teacher or passionate about youth leadership, this major opens doors to meaningful careers in education, Cooperative Extension, and beyond. With growing national demand for ag teachers and a program built for both impact and flexibility, ATU is the place to start your journey from the classroom to the community.
"The 抖阴视频 Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) seek to construct a growing station to show its community an avenue where agriculture and technology meets" (KATV).
Want a clear path to becoming a licensed agriculture teacher? The Agricultural Education degree map lays out a semester-by-semester plan to help you stay on track toward graduation and licensure. You鈥檒l see how your courses build from foundational ag science to teaching methods and student teaching, so you can plan ahead with confidence and purpose.
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The academic catalog offers full course descriptions, licensure requirements, and details about what you鈥檒l learn each step of the way. From plant and animal science to educational psychology and curriculum design, you can explore every requirement and elective option that prepares you to teach agriculture in today鈥檚 classrooms.
growth for postsecondary teachers expected by 2033, creating 119,000 yearly positions
of our recent agricultural education graduates were first-generation college students
average teacher salary in Arkansas public schools for the 2023-2024 school year
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For teacher licensure, students must achieve the minimum score on the Praxis II Specialty Area and Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests as determined by the Arkansas Department of Education. For further requirements see and also the located on the College of Education and Health's home page.
The Office of Teacher Licensure and Support Services provides a full range of services for students. The primary purpose is to assist students with requirements necessary to complete early field experiences, internships, and subsequently licensure. Responsiveness to students鈥� needs is a primary goal of this office. This office provides well-planned and organized procedures in the areas of requirements for early field experiences, entry into internship, professional licensure processing, and general information dissemination.
This office assists with teacher licensure by processing initial applications and add-ons, updating faculty licenses, verifying Arkansas licensure and program completion of persons applying for licensure in other states, and processing applications for and maintaining liaison with the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. It provides Praxis information and transcript evaluations for individuals wishing to teach. Scholarships for education students are also available.