Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education

The program* is designed to allow individuals with two-year degrees from select North Carolina Community College Agricultural Programs, and the Agricultural Institute at NC State University, to transfer their associate‘s degree in an agricultural-related discipline into the Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Education at NC A&T State University.

Specializations (or Careers)

Cooperative Extension Professional
High School Agriculture Teacher
Agricultural Education Professor
Ag Literacy Coordinator
Young Farm Instructor

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is based on students meeting the following standards.

Program* Requirements

The degree program* is comprised of two study tracks based upon a student’s interest. The Agricultural Education (Secondary Education) Track is designed for individuals who have an interest in becoming secondary agricultural educators in the public school system. The Agricultural Education (Professional Service) Track is designed for individuals who have more of an interest in government, agribusiness, international agriculture, and cooperative extension careers. Individuals who pursue the Agricultural Education (Secondary Education) track are eligible for licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in addition to careers in agribusiness and government.

Individuals who possess associate degrees in agricultural-related majors from accredited institutions not listed as a transfer partner within the 2+2 program may apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Curriculum Guide: B.S. in Agricultural Education - Secondary Education

Curriculum Guide: B.S. in Agricultural Education - Professional Service

*Degree Completion program. Please contact the department for more information.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

North Carolina A&T State University participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Participation in NC-SARA allows the University to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states and territories outside North Carolina. However, NC-SARA does not grant automatic reciprocity with other states or exempt N.C. A&T from the professional licensing requirements required by other states or territories.

N.C. A&T’s programs and courses meet the licensure requirements for professional organizations in North Carolina. The University is in the process of determining the licensure requirements for its professional licensure programs, but has not yet determined whether its online degree programs meet the requirements for professional licensure in every U.S. state and territory.

Current Students: Your advisor will contact you to determine the professional licensure requirements for the state in which you are located or hope to work.

Prospective Students: An enrollment advisor will provide the professional licensure requirements prior to your enrollment.

Learn more about professional licensure at https://www.nc-sara.org/resources/professional-licensure.

Contact Information

For program-related questions:

Chastity English, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator & Associate Professor
ckwarren@ncat.edu
336-334-7711

For assistance with the admissions process:

Office of Admissions
uadmit@ncat.edu
800-443-8964

For assistance with the registration process:

Trevor Taylor, Student Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3798 or 888-498-6752 (Toll-Free)

Or

Toni McRae, Business Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3811 or 888-498-6752 (Toll-Free)