Agricultural Sciences Area (Agriculture Education Track) – Bachelor of Science
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require admission to the Teacher Education Program. This track is designed and approved for students who wish to teach agriculture education in the public schools in Kentucky or are interested in Cooperative Extension.
Program Requirements
General Education
The following specific general education courses must be completed:
Area Requirements
Agricultural Sciences Core
Students may apply no more than 11 credit hours from AGR 235, AGR 402, AGR 476 or cooperative education courses that will count as credit toward a degree.
Agricultural Education Track Requirements
Agriculture Courses
Professional Education Courses
| CTE 207 | Foundations of Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| EDF 211 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDSP 230 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| CTE 388 | Methods of Curriculum Development* | 3 |
| CTE 392 | Methods of Instructional Technology* | 3 |
| CTE 470 | Methods of Instruction* | 3 |
| CTE 478 | Student Teaching Practicum* | 12 |
| CTE 496 | Organization and Management of the Laboratory | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Free Electives
Teacher Certification
Students seeking teacher certification must apply for and be admitted to the TEP. Students must have an overall GPA standing of 2.75 in their area courses before they will be permitted to take agricultural education courses. Students must be approved by the agricultural staff and recommended for certification.
Total Credit Hours: 120