Department of Agricultural Education & Studies

Learner Outcomes Assessment Portfolio for the Undergraduate Curriculum

The department offers two curricula for students desiring to enter careers in agriculture and related fields. The agricultural education curriculum prepares persons for careers as agricultural education instructors and educational specialists for industry and governmental agencies. The agricultural education curriculum has two options, teacher certification and communications. The agricultural studies curriculum prepares persons for careers in production agriculture and agricultural industry. Graduates of both curricula accept positions in agricultural business, industry, agencies, and production agriculture.

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching and learning processes.  All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning, discovery, and engagement - are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes, and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.