Licensure standards for teaching require 43 hours in professional courses including student teaching. In addition, the equivalent of two years of gainful employment is required in the area of specialization. Students enroll for one quarter of field experience in the public schools. Students in agricultural education prepare for careers in agriculture, youth development, or community and natural resources development with Ohio State University Extension. The program includes preparation in teaching and learning and program development.
Students enroll for one quarter of field experience in extension.
Students enrolled in this option select a specific area of agriculture for concentration plus complete one quarter of field experience in an educational setting in an agricultural business or organization. A minimum of 190 total credit hours. The major consists of courses within the department and courses from allied departments. A minor is required. Students pursuing teacher licensure in agriscience or production agriculture must complete the Production Agriculture minor and those pursuing licensure in horticulture must complete the Horticulture minor.