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Agricultural Education
Agriculture Education provides students with an opportunity to gain a broad understanding and professional preparation in the areas of Animal and Food Sciences; Plant and Soil Sciences; Food Science; Engineering Technology; Entomology and Wildlife Conservation; Resource Economics; Agribusiness; Natural Resource Management, and Biotechnology. Students develop and practice their leadership skills through participation in FFA activities and other student organizations. Majors take a variety of courses to develop their technical knowledge and prepare them for teacher certification.
High school agricultural education teacher.
Cooperative Extension agent. Nature educator. Sales representative.
Corporate Trainer. Public relations specialist. These careers and more are
shared by many Agricultural Education alumni. With a solid
background in agriculture with an emphasis on teaching and
communication, Agricultural Education graduates are
extremely employable. While some choose to enter the traditional
teaching field, many choose other paths related to education, marketing,
and sales. Still others pursue graduate programs in education or a
specific discipline within agriculture. Whatever your goal,
we encourage you to participate in job-search workshops and career days,
develop your communication skills, do internships, and learn to network
with employers.
For more information on any of the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources majors, contact the Office of Academic
Programs at 831-2508 or stop by 104 Townsend Hall.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience Often
Required |
| *middle school agriscience teacher |
*Cooperative Extension specialist |
| *nature education teacher |
*Dept. of Instruction supervisor |
| *high school agriscience teacher |
*community development coordinator |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 420 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program .
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Delaware Nature Society, Delaware Cooperative
Extension (4-H), Public Schools and Universities
Some Employers of Agricultural Education Majors
| *schools/colleges/universities |
*state/federal government |
*laboratories |
| *environmental agencies |
*nature centers |
*military services |
| *business & industry |
*soil conservation services |
*cooperative extension services |
Other Sources of Information
AG Careers
www.agcareers.com
American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
American Society for Horticultural Science
www.ashs.org
American Society of Agronomy
www.agronomy.org
Careers With the Agricultural Research Service
www.ars.usda.gov/careers/
Crop Science Society of America
www.crops.org
Environmental Career Opportunities
www.ecojobs.com
National Association of Agricultural Educators Inc.
www.naae.org
National Association of Environmental Professionals
www.naep.org
National FFA Organization
www.ffa.org
National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization
www.nationalpas.org
National Wildlife Federation
www.nwf.org
Soil Science Society of America
www.soils.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials
Available- Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac (CSD 315)
- Directory of Environmental Web Sites on the
Internet (CSD 319)
- Careers in Focus - Agriculture (CSE 69)
- Occupational Guidance for Agriculture (CSE
72)
- Careers for Environmental Types and Others
Who Respect the Earth (CSE 449)
- The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference
(CSE 450)
- Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
- Outdoor Careers (CSE 485)
- Directory of Public Schools in the U.S. (ED
25)
- How to Get a Teaching Job (ED 38)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences
(GS 25)
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences,
Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources
(GS 30)
- Graduate Programs in Business, Education,
Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work (GS 40)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
- www.udel.edu/CSC/teachers.html Resources for Teachers
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: October 16, 2008 (CH)
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