What education and training is required to become an Ag Teacher?

Answer 1

In the state of Tennessee, you can obtain a BS degree in agriculture education within 4 years. As with most majors, within the first two years, the student should take the required English, math, science and humanities courses. A few general agriculture courses are intermingled during this time frame. The final two years will be focused on agriculture, agriculture ed.ucation and and general education classes. During the final semester, the student will participate in student teaching. It is important for a high school student to take as many agriculture courses and participate in as many FFA activities as possible. Agriculture Education is a very broad career choice. When receiving a BS degree, the individual is certified to teach approximately 20 different courses.

Answer 2

To teach within the public school system within the United States, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.