Bachelor of Science in Career & Technical Education – Agriculture Education
Department of Agriculture
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Career & Technical Education – Agriculture Education
Department of Agriculture
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
On-Campus
Program
120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tutition
$5,010 Per Semester
Free Books
for All Students
Empower Others to be Good Environmental Stewards and Early Adaptors of Agriculture Innovation
Narrow the divide between farm and table while preparing students for rewarding careers in agriculture, food science, environmental preservation. EKU’s bachelor’s degree in career and technical education is a collaboration between our departments of agriculture and teaching, learning and educational leadership. The program enables you to combine educational courses with your choice of several agricultural concentrations. Join the ranks of leaders and educators and prepare future generations to address the world’s biggest issues including food production and security, energy production and management, and environmental shifts.
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Career Outlook
Despite limited employment growth from 2022 to 2032, about 14,800 openings for career and technical education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Continued interest in career and technical education programs in middle schools, high schools, and postsecondary institutions is expected to help drive demand for these educators during this period.
Overall employment of career and technical education teachers is projected to remain steady from 2022 to 2032.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
Program Options
Choose between five specialty concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:
Minors & Certificates
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
View the full list of minors available.
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
Curriculum & Enrollment
Learn essential skills for today’s agricultural education environment. Our fully accredited programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as foundations of career and technical education, curriculum and instructional design, teaching of career and technical education in middle and secondary schools, animal science, agricultural mechanics and energy systems, soil and water conservation, plant science, agricultural economics, and agribusiness management.
Enrolling & Advising Information
EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
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Contact Information
Department of Agriculture
521 Lancaster Avenue
A.B. Carter Building, Room 2
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-2228
Fax: 859-622-6676
agriculture@eku.edu