It is appropriate also for those who which to become engaged in the educational work of agricultural business and public relations. Such employment requires extensive preparation in technical agriculture as well as in the principles and techniques of the teaching-learning process. The specialities include agriscience, production agriculture, agricultural business, agricultural mechanics, horticulture, resource conservation, and food processing. 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.