Agricultural Education, BS PACT 8 Degree Plan
Students working in or teaching agriculture at the middle school or secondary education levels, the cooperative extension service, or related fields may wish to major in agricultural education. Students interested in agricultural education should complete the courses, which will fulfill the requirements for certification as an agricultural education instructor in the state of Arkansas. SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that is grounded in knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To complete the pathway, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits (120 hours), earn a grade point average of 2.50 or higher in all agriculture courses, complete the courses listed in the degree plan (major courses with a C or higher), be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program unconditionally, complete the Content Knowledge Praxis II in the area of licensure and the required pedagogy assessment, and fulfill the requirements listed in the section of this catalog for the College of Education and Human Performance for admittance to and completion of a program of professional education.
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