How do I get started?
Step 1: Explore the Profession
Do you have a passion for agriculture?
Do you enjoy working with and helping others?
Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives?
If you said YES! You should consider teaching agriculture for your professional career.
Step 2: Apply to Clemson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural Education:
- Allows you to share your passion for the agricultural industry.
- Teaches you a variety of skills and knowledge that support the future of agriculture in South Carolina.
- Prepares you to educate future agricultural leaders and consumers.
Transfer from Two-Year Degree Programs
Step 3: Student Teaching
- Student teaching is required to be certified as an agricultural education teacher in South Carolina.
- The semester-long experience pairs students with cooperating teachers in School-based Agricultural Education (SBAE) programs throughout the state.
- Student teaching is an exciting opportunity to interact with students, gain teaching experience, and apply what they’ve learned from courses at Clemson!
Step 4: Obtain a Job
Because of the high demand for agricultural education teachers, many students are offered and secure teaching positions prior to graduation. The agricultural education faculty at Clemson University are contacted regularly by district administrators when positions are open or new programs are formed. Close knit ties to and communication with alumni also provide updates and opportunities for graduates to apply for positions as soon as the opportunities become open.
Employment opportunities can be found on the South Carolina Agricultural Education website.
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