Academic Opportunities: How to enhance your major at CSU
August 31, 2023
Think college academics are only about classes? Think again. CSU has many academic opportunities you’ll want to explore for your major.
Agricultural Education Major
Want to help shape the future minds of agriculture, agribusiness, policy, and beyond?
At a glance
Learn and teach the science, business, and technology of agriculture, food, and environmental/natural resource systems. In the Agricultural Education major, you will develop and refine your communication skills, along with other attributes necessary to serve as educational leaders and managers. Along with specific training and education in agriculture, you’ll be given the tools and in-person experience to teach students in a variety of settings, as well as educate beyond the K-12 system.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Agricultural Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Agricultural Literacy
An integral part of a complete agricultural education system is agricultural literacy. Focusing on Agricultural Literacy will teach you the synthesis, instruction, and communication of basic information about agriculture to the public.
Teacher Development
Focusing in Teacher Development will lead you to an agricultural-based degree with Colorado teacher licensure. You’ll focus on agricultural learning alongside teaching instruction through a three-part model: classroom, experiential learning, and leadership development.
Some Career Options
With a CSU Agricultural Education degree, you’ll be in demand to fill a continuous shortage of agricultural teachers in Colorado and nationwide. You’ll be prepared to teach in community or junior colleges, technical schools, and technical institutes. Many program grads become teachers and administrators in public schools with focus in agricultural fields and literacy. Others take agribusiness positions with livestock, seed, fertilizer, feed, machinery, or finance firms. Participation in internships is required to enhance practical training and development.
- 4-H Association Youth Specialist
- Agricultural Curriculum Developer
- Agricultural Studies/Science Teacher
- County/State Fair Official
- Educational Administrator
- Museum Professional
- Tech School Teacher
Related CSU graduate programs
- M.S. Agricultural Economics
- M.S. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
- Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
- Ph.D. Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Agricultural Sciences Recruitment at CAS_recruiting@mail.colostate.edu
Explore even more
Want a more in-depth look at the major? Take a look at the College of Agricultural Science’s website to learn more.