Become an Agricultural Educator
The key to success is a qualified agriculture teacher that delivers all three components of school-based agricultural education. Full details of the license requirements can be found on the High School Career and Technical Education Licenses web page.
Agricultural Education Degree
An agriculture education degree is a traditional endorsement in agriculture in the form of a bachelor’s or master’s degree of science. Coursework includes agriculture-based work like animal science, agricultural economics, agronomy, horticulture and agricultural mechanics, educational coursework and courses related to management of student organizations and work-based learning.
Students who get an agricultural education degree often qualify for a biological science endorsement. Some school districts allow students to receive science credit for approved agriculture-based courses if a teacher is endorsed in biological science.
Why Nevada Ag Teachers Educators Love to Teach
Photo caption: Mr. Mann dresses like a character from the "Hunger Games" series to engage students in a lesson on agriculture using the popular book and movie franchise.
Obtain an Ag Ed Degree through the University of Nevada, Reno
The NevadaTeach/Agricultural Education (NvTeach/Ag-Ed) Bachelors of Science program is jointly administered between the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and College of Education.
The four-year program was developed to address the critical state and nationwide need for high school agriculture teachers, and is structured after the innovative UTeach model for secondary STEM teacher training with a heavy emphasis on agricultural science and practical classroom experiences.
Students gain exposure to cutting edge agricultural practices and hands-on experiences in crop and animal production at Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station facilities. As early as freshman year, students will also receive school classroom-teaching experience under the supervision of teachers with much classroom experience and advanced degrees (including experienced Ag-Ed teachers).
This program allows students to meet all necessary requirements, including career and technical education coursework, for state licensure in agricultural education. Learn more about the NevadaTeach program.
Additional Career Paths for Agricultural Education Majors
- Community college instructor
- University professor
- Agricultural literacy coordinator
- Extension educator
- Corporate education specialist
Business and Industry License
The business and industry license is a non-traditional path for applicants who either have a bachelor’s degree in a different field or who hold a teaching degree in a difference discipline or have a combination of college coursework and work experience. Individuals must receive a Career and Technical Education license and complete specific requirements in their area of endorsement. Endorsements are available in various agriculture areas.