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Become an Agricultural Educator

Pathway Document

There are many ways to become an agriculture teacher in Utah. Click on the pathway document to explore the various pathways to this rewarding career!

Step 1: Explore the Profession

(Example - from Florida's Teach Ag Website) Explore teaching by volunteering at a local high school or community college agriculture program, observe an agriculture class, or get involved with the many agricultural youth program events that happen across the state of Florida. If you are in high school, explore the Agricultural Education CDE. If you are late high school or just starting your college education, please reach out to Dr. Deb Barry at dmbarry@ufl.edu for information about the Ag Ed Institute Program.  

Step 2: Get a Degree

General information about what it's like to get a degree in agricultural education in your state (1-2 paragraphs).

The icons below link to schools in Utah where you can earn your degree in agricultural education. Click on each to explore that school's agricultural education program.

Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University
*SUU has a BS in Agriculture/emphasis in education; additional courses beyond the degree may be required for full Ag Ed licensure.

You can also enroll in a community college or other 2-year degree program, then transfer to one of the above schools to earn your bachelor's degree. If transferring, work with the transfer institution to be sure credits apply.

  • College of Southern Idaho
  • Snow College
  • Utah State University Eastern
  • Utah State University State-Wide Campuses
  • Western Wyoming Community College
  • Step 3: Student Teaching

    1-2 paragraphs about what student teaching is and what it's like in your state

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    Step 4: Get a Job

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    What's It Like to Teach Agriculture?

    Teacher Testimonials

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    Student Impact Testimonials

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    Lifestyle information goes here - teaching is rewarding, never the same day twice, etc. The images below will be visual representations of the three most important statistics related to teaching in your state. You could include average salary, contract days, number or teachers...whatever is important.

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    Resources & Links

    State Opportunites

    Related Organizations

    Helpful Links

    Resources for Current Agriculture Teachers

    Professional Development

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    Alternative Certification in Utah

    Do you already have a degree and/or experience in another area and want to teach agriculture in Utah?

    Contact Dr. Tyson Sorensen, Agricultural Educator Assistant Professor at Utah State University.
    tyson.sorensen@usu.edu
    (435) 797-5741

    Teacher Directory

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