Pre-Agricultural Education (Transfer Program)
Pre-agricultural education majors pursue an Associate of Science degree which enables them to complete the first half of a major in agricultural education in a Bachelor of Science degree program at The Ohio State University.
This degree also includes the transfer module, a common set of courses which apply to other bachelor's degree programs in Ohio.
While at Ohio State ATI, students can specialize in one of two areas of licensure: agriculture production and science or horticulture. Other options prepare students for extension work as 4-H agents or program assistants and in agribusiness education and training.
Pursuing Pre-Agricultural Education
Students pursuing the Associate of Science program must complete the following high school curriculum in order to be admitted to the program without conditions: four units of English three units of mathematics two units of natural science two units of social science two units of the same foreign language one unit of visual or performing arts one additional unit from any of the above categories
Applicants to the Associate of Science program in preagricultural education who have not followed this curriculum will have conditions placed on their enrollment. These conditions must be satisfied by earning college course credits in the high school subject areas in which the students are deficient.
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree in preagricultural education at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute enter directly into the program upon completion of their admission requirements. All applicants are strongly advised to arrange a pre-admission conference with a faculty member in the pre-agricultural education program in order to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of this major.
With the Associate of Science degree, pre-agricultural education majors complete a combination of technical and general courses that allow them to gain hands-on experience while completing 50 percent of the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
When students complete this curriculum, they will be able to apply 100 percent of their Ohio State ATI credits toward a degree at the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University.
Students must complete a minimum of 95 quarter credit hours of technical and general studies courses, with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above, to earn the Associate of Science degree in pre-agricultural education. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute.
Technical courses emphasize principles of animal production, soil management, and agricultural mechanization. A minimum of 18 quarter credit hours are required in technical courses. All Pre-Ag Ed students also take four Agricultural Education courses while at ATI.
Pre-agricultural education students also complete 55 credit hours of general studies which include communications, social sciences, mathematics, and biological and chemical sciences.
Seventeen credit hours of electives, either technical or general, round out the curriculum.
Internships
Students in the pre-agricultural education program do not complete an internship while attending Ohio State ATI. Students complete two field-based experiences in the schools, in extension or in agribusiness, depending upon their chosen area of emphasis. As part of the curriculum, students participate in an early experience, which allows them to "try on" the role of an agricultural educator. Once they transfer to the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University, students complete a full quarter of student teaching internship, during which they apply what they have learned in a classroom setting.
Career Prospects in Agricultural Education
Agricultural education graduates have many career options. A few of the possibilities include: high school teacher of agriculture or horticulture; two- or four-year agriculture college instructor; agricultural extension agent; 4-H agent; farm business planning and analysis instructor; adult education instructor; agriculture organization personnel trainer; farm manager; sales consultant; sales representative; and public relations specialist.
Beginning salaries for agricultural education graduates range from $24,500 to $34,000 per year, depending upon the position, candidates' skills, and other factors determined by employers.
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For questions, please contact:
Office of Admissions
(800) 647-8283 (Ohio only) or (330) 287-1327
Email: ati@osu.edu
Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science
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A Quick Glance At Curriculum
The agricultural world needs teachers like you, and you can get started on a fulfilling career with this program. To give you a good grounding in your chosen field, youll choose from a broad range of foundation classes, gain technical expertise, and spend some time conducting lessons in the classroom, too!
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Autumn Quarter- Agriculture Survey
- First-Year English Composition
- Technical course
- American Civilization to 1877
Winter Quarter- Algebra and Trigonometry and their applications
- Chemistry I
- Technical course
- Rural Sociology
Spring Quarter- Principles of Food and Resource Economics
- Elective
- Psychology
- Technical course
Second Year
Autumn Quarter- Biology I
- Social Groups in Developing Societies
- Agriculture in the Public Schools
- Technical courses
Winter Quarter- Technical course
- Ag. Issues in Contemporary American Society
- Technical course
Spring Quarter- Music Cultures of the World
- Elective
- Technical courses
Note: Technical courses in pre-agricultural education vary according to specialization.
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