Agricultural Science and Technology (BS) Teaching Emphasis

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Excite the next generation of ag professionals with a degree in Agricultural Science and Technology

From ancient achievements to today's amazing advancements, the field of agriculture is discovering new ways to create ideal environments for animal and plant production. With this major, you will gain competencies in technical and production agriculture as well as methods and techniques for teaching and planning courses. Additionally, you will learn to organize and conduct on-farm agricultural instruction and demonstration programs for schools and the community at large. Indoors or outdoors, you'll spread important, life-sustaining skills to future generations.

Where It Is Offered Commerce

Duration 4 years

Foreign Language No foreign language credits required

Delivery Face-To-Face

Total Credit Hours 120 hours

Thesis Requirements No thesis required

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Is this Program a Good Fit for You?

Agricultural Science and technology students are typically interested in:

Agricultural education
Agricultural industries
Agricultural management
Horticulture

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Grow Your Passion for Agriculture

A&M-Commerce has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. Explore horticulture, wildlife, livestock herds and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.

Join the Family

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.

Career Readiness

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.

Accomplished Faculty

Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.

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Faculty Spotlight

Teaching is what draws me to my discipline. Teaching a student how to interpret z-scores is just as enjoyable, at least to me, as teaching a student how to read a speed square!

Douglas D. LaVergne, Ph.D.

Associate Dean/Department Head/Associate Professor

I grew up on a small farm and have always been interested in food and agriculture. I also love people. This job provides the opportunity for me to work with people in the academic and experiential context of both.

Robert “Bob” Williams, Ph.D.

Graduate Coordinator/Professor of Agriculture, Food and Family

Maggie Salem, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor

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Practical Application

A degree in agricultural science and technology with a teacher certification will offer you the opportunity to:

Learn the ins and outs of technical and production agriculture.
Gain strategies and techniques for classroom instruction and planning programs.
Organize and conduct community and on-farm agricultural instruction and demonstration programs for interactive learning.

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Minors

Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
Agronomy
Animal Science

Equine Science
Horticulture
Family and Consumer Sciences
Food Studies

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What You Will Learn

You will receive a comprehensive overview of how science and technology improve the processes and outcomes in agriculture. You will also gain theories and practices for teaching in and out of the classroom.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

Foundation courses include intro to agriculture, general chemistry and animal science. Supporting courses include organic chemistry, quantitative chemistry and agricultural economics.
Core courses include agricultural and youth leadership, farm management and agricultural economics.

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Featured Courses

Professional Agricultural Communications AG 300

This course will teach you the techniques of agricultural communication while emphasizing principles involved in job-searching. You will become proficient in the techniques of interviewing, resume writing, letters of inquiry, etc.

Introduction to Floral Design PLS 303

This course Introduces you to the history and uses of floral art in society. You will discuss and demonstrate the principles and elements of design using floral materials.

Agricultural Safety AMC 424

You will examine the principles and strategies for implementing safety training and reducing risk of injuries in agricultural enterprises including shop and machinery operations, chemical applications, livestock handling, transportation, and farm-based recreation.

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