Agricultural and Extension Education, BSAgr
Our curriculum caters to the demands of industry, a fact underscored by the high employment rates of our graduates.
Agricultural and Extension Education majors have options! Choose 1 of 3 areas of emphasis:
- Agriculture Teacher Education
- Extension Education
- Agricultural and Environmental Technology
You won’t only graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary for succeeding in those areas. You’ll also be ready to take on other career paths, from marketing and selling to research and development.
Your Degree Plan
Global Food and Agricultural Industry
AGEE 101
Examine the history, current developments, structures, functions, and importance of the international food and agricultural industry. Consider issues, concerns, and interrelationships and their impacts on American agriculture and society.
Group Organization and Leadership
AGEE 220
Study the impact of leaders and organized groups on societies; the role of groups in conveying cultural norms; and the principles and techniques involved in forming and directing organizations to provide effective leadership.
Agricultural and Natural Resource Communications
AGEE 421
Learn procedures and practices in developing, interpreting, and communicating agricultural and natural resource information. Emphasis on visual materials and effective presentations. (3 hr. lec.)
Agricultural and Environmental Technology
Agricultural Teacher Education
Extension Education
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Learn in farms and forests, our Research, Education, and Outreach Centers, located throughout West Virginia.
- Work on 1 of the oldest and largest certified organic university farms in the U.S.
- Field experience consists of a 12-week period of teaching under the direction of a master teacher/educator, assisting with extension programming, or working under supervision of industry professionals.
- 1 of only 3 Agricultural and Extension Education programs in the northeast.
- A balanced education in agriculture, leadership, and communication prepares you for many agricultural careers, in addition to those in your area of emphasis.
- Program maintains close working relationships with agricultural education teachers at the state and national level, as well as Department of Education personnel at both levels.
- Opportunities to work with high school teachers and experience agricultural education programs from a teacher’s perspective.
- Facilities include Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory, Animal Science Research, Education and Outreach Center, Organic Research, Education and Outreach Center, Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education and Resource Center; and state-of-the-art classroom equipment.
94% of agriculture teachers in West Virginia graduated from WVU.
- Morgantown facilities include the 190-acre Agronomy Research, Education, and Outreach Center, 175-acre Organic Agriculture Research, Education ,and Outreach Center, and the 408-acre Animal Science Research, Education, and Outreach Center.
- Small-school environment with all the resources of a large university. You’ll benefit from 1-on-1 faculty interactions and develop a close relationship with your faculty and peers.
Learn by Doing
Get involved outside the classroom.
Students can work with faculty and participate as presenters at the American Association for Agricultural Educators Regional meeting.
In most states, teachers must go through a special training called the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education to become certified to teach agricultural science. Our students have the unique advantage of earning their CASE certification as they earn their degree.
View all of the student organizations you can join.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Natural Sciences Managers
Has a Bright Outlook
May Require Graduate Degree
Median Salary: $161,180
Possible Job Titles: Chemical Process Exploration Manager, Environmental Program Manager, Natural Sciences Manager, Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Median Salary: $87,980
Possible Job Titles: Aquaculture Director, Farm Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Ranch Manager
Agricultural Technicians
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $46,790
Possible Job Titles: Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech), Agricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech), Agriculture Assistant, Seed Analyst
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
May Require Graduate Degree
Median Salary: $86,350
Possible Job Titles: Agriculture Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Professor
Secondary School Teachers
Median Salary: $64,580
Possible Job Titles: English Teacher, Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor), Social Studies Teacher, Teacher
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Median Salary: $59,330
Possible Job Titles: Farm Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Hatchery Manager, Logging Supervisor
Career pathways
Education
High school agriculture teacher, county extension agent, middle school agriculture teacher, principals (middle school or high school), and college/university instructor/professor.
Government
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, state soil conservation services, state departments of agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state beef councils.
Business
Farmers/ranchers, farm managers, meat inspectors, owners/operators of nursery and/or landscape companies, field supervisors for poultry producers, Farm Supply Agency managers, livestock breeding and sales associates and managers, marketing and public relations specialists and managers, employees in the Farm Credit Agency and artificial insemination companies (or DNA companies).
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Agricultural and Extension Education major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Tuition and Aid
How much does Agricultural and Extension Education at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Agricultural and Extension Education, BSAgr is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Ohio Tuition Reciprocity
As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Agricultural and Extension Education can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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