You like sharing your knowledge of agriculture. Indoors or out, this is an area in which you will be able to grow as you teach others.

About Agricultural & Extension Education

This broad-based curriculum encompasses all areas of agriculture and offers you unique opportunities for professional and leadership development, hands-on learning across the state, and participation in faculty-led research. Available concentrations will prepare you for teaching in secondary schools or for careers in extension, business, government, or industry.

Concentrations Available:

Extension and Non-formal Education

This concentration prepares you for diverse career opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural industry, and agricultural organizations.

Teaching in Formal Education

Develop your agricultural knowledge and skills through teaching; supervise agriculture experiences, teach students in both formal and informal settings, and advise FFA and other agriculture organization chapters.

Possible Careers

Agricultural education programs administrator
Extension service youth programs manager
4-H coordinator
Teacher

Program Requirements

Once you're an LSU student, you'll need to meet the requirements below to continue pursuing this major.

2.0 GPA in all coursework (2.5 GPA for transfer)
2.0 cumulative GPA in courses toward degree requirements
grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021 or higher

Senior College

College of Agriculture

Degree

B.S., Bachelor of Science

Course Load by Subject Area

Agriculture: ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎
Communication: ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎
Electives: ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎
Science: ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎

Learn more about course loads and subject areas