University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 31 courses 120 total credits
Students pursuing a degree in Career and Technical Education complete courses in education and agriculture. Graduates with this degree pursue careers in both formal and informal education of agriculture. Formal education opportunities include teaching in the middle school or high school classroom. Informal education opportunities include working in Extension and the public or private sectors of industry. In addition to receiving the degree, graduates attain Rank III teaching certification in Agricultural Education. Teacher Certification Besides receiving the B.S. in Career and Technical Education, students completing the requirements obtain a letter of endorsement to teach agricultural education. Requirements for teacher certification are as follows: You must be admitted to the teacher education program (TEP) after you have completed, or complete during the semester in which you apply, 60 semester hours of course work and AED/FCS 110 Introduction to Career and Technical Education and have at least a 2.75 grade-point standing (on a 4.0 scale). See a full description of “Admission, Retention, and Completion from Teacher Education Programs” in the College of Education section of this Bulletin. Applicants are evaluated on an interview, recommendations, scholastic achievement, demon- 4 strated skills, and professional commitment and goals. A student’s progress is continuously monitored, assessed, and reviewed throughout the 4 teacher education program as described in the Teacher Education Programs section of this Bulletin.
| Major Required | 36 credits |
| Specialty Support | 24 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
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