The undergraduate program in agricultural and extension education is for students interested in teaching youth and adults. In addition to core courses, electives and field experiences, certification students complete a semester of full-time student teaching before graduation. Graduates are certified to teach either agricultural science, general science, or environmental science.
Most states accept a Pennsylvania teaching certificate.
The career outlook is very, very good. Our graduates have a broad agricultural background which, combined with their teaching skills, makes them attractive not only as teachers and Cooperative Extension agents, but also as public relations experts and other positions in industry. About half of our graduates go to industry. Career Services in 412 Boucke Building, which has a specialized Education Career Services division, is the main university job placement office. Career Services has career counselors, as well as computer-assisted guidance programs.