{"id":9940,"date":"2014-12-18T14:54:32","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T20:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program&#038;p=9940"},"modified":"2025-08-27T08:29:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:29:23","slug":"agricultural-education","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/program\/agricultural-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Agricultural Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The agricultural education major is for the student who\u00a0desires to teach agriculture in a school setting. State of the art facilities await students who choose\u00a0the agricultural education major at SAU. After completing\u00a0the general education requirements, students\u00a0focus on courses in agriculture and education. Admission\u00a0to the Teacher Education Program is required.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Teach Ag Day 2024 at SAU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SG7Df_aUHv4\" width=\"1250\" height=\"703\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>The Results<\/h3>\n<p>Students who complete all degree requirements will\u00a0earn a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education.\u00a0This degree prepares students to meet the\u00a0state of Arkansas teacher licensure requirement.<\/p>\n<h3>About SAU Agriculture<\/h3>\n<p>The Agriculture program at SAU has highly trained,\u00a0award-winning and motivated faculty who challenge\u00a0our students, and help them to achieve their goals in\u00a0a friendly environment that encourages conceptual\u00a0thinking. We strive to provide as many diverse learning\u00a0experiences as possible and the advantage to interface\u00a0with the complexities of the industry of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"learning-goals\" class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<h3>Learning Goals<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Our graduates communicate effectively<\/li>\n<li>Our students acquire knowledge of agricultural systems to make ethical and informed decisions relating to food and fiber production<\/li>\n<li>Our students can assimilate knowledge to develop critical thinking skills related to agriculture production and science<\/li>\n<li>Our graduates understand the value of technology and its application in Agricultural Communication and Agriculture Production<\/li>\n<li>Our graduates possess knowledge in the field of Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The agricultural education major is for the student who\u00a0desires to teach agriculture in a school setting. 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Students interested in agricultural education should complete the required courses, which will fulfill the requirements for certification as an agricultural education instructor in the state of Arkansas. 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