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Agricultural Education - BS, Community-Based
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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education
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- For more information about Agricultural Education, see the website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
- Eligibility Requirements: This program has eligibility requirements for new first-year students, USU students, and transfer students from other institutions or programs at USU. Transfer students should have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to qualify for the program. All other applicants must be a student in good standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students who wish to complete this degree must do so with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) . |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.75 GPA |
The Agricultural Education, Community-Based major opens the door for students to instruct and lead community outreach programs, work in agricultural extension programs and provide other public and private organizations with expertise as a youth and adult educator. Students in community-based education develop a diverse background in nonformal education techniques, agriculture, leadership, human relationships, communication, analytical reasoning, critical thinking, effective writing, and teamwork. In addition to courses in agricultural education, the curriculum includes agricultural economics, animal, dairy, and veterinary sciences, plant and soil sciences, and natural resources. Classes in nonformal education provide skills in teaching methods for diverse audiences, volunteer program development and management, community programming, outreach development, program evaluation, and youth program development.
Students may engage in a community-based internship beginning in their junior year with an agricultural business, public or private organization, commodity group program, nonprofit organization, or Extension office. Through coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, students in community-based agricultural education will prepare to improve communities and teach global populations using their agricultural content knowledge and experience. This is a major for students who want to share their passion for agriculture through educating broad global populations.
Contact Marci Chidester, marci.chidester@usu.edu, 435-797-8434 for advising.
Contact Dr. Rose Judd-Murray for internship information: rose.juddmurray@usu.edu.
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