Agricultural Development is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching, extension, or with agricultural service agencies whose purpose is to disseminate information related to the industry of agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on communication skills needed to effectively promote the adoption and diffusion of new technology.
If you enjoyed your years in the FFA or 4H organizations or simply have a gift for working with people and organizations that build human potential, then a major in Agricultural Development may be a good choice for you. The current job market for people in teaching and extension continues to be strong with more job openings than applicants. The 123-hour major in Agricultural Development may be completed in one of two options. First, you may complete the requirements for initial teacher certification through a course of study designed to prepare you for an exciting career as a teacher of agriculture, food and natural resources in public schools. Students combine basic college courses with professional education and technical agricultural courses in order to become equipped with the teaching skills necessary for a successful career.
Career Opportunities
Agricultural Science Teacher
Agricultural Extension Agent
Natural Resource Conservation Service officer(NRCS)
Agricultural Lending Agencies
Agricultural Marketing and Sales
Service oriented jobs with the Integrated Poultry Industry
Public Relations
Planlanan Ocak, Ağustos 2025
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
1936 North Street,
NACOGDOCHES,
Texas,
75962, United States
First-semester freshman applicants must:
Complete an accredited high school program.
You must score at least a 79 on the TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS, or 53 on the PTE.
Application Deadlines:
Application deadline for fall semester: June 1; Application deadline for spring semester: October 1
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.