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Mentor the next generation of leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs

and agriculturalists. #TeachAg

Motivate students through quality classroom and lab instruction,

leadership development through FFA and experiential learning. #TeachAg

Make a difference by being a role model and positively impacting

countless lives. #TeachAg

College Preparation in High School Career Preparation in College

� Take agricultural education classes � Become a NAAE student member
� Get involved in FFA, Jr. MANRRS, 4-H � Become a NAAE Teach Ag Ambassador

� Shadow an agriculture teacher � Get active in campus clubs related to agriculture

� Build your public speaking skills

and education
� Attend state agricultural education meetings
� Practice teaching whenever possible
and conferences
� Complete college preparation coursework
� Assist agricultural youth organizations as a judge,
� Apply for agricultural education scholarships mentor and chaperone
� Attend a NAAE Future Agriscience Teacher
(FAST) Symposium

ENROLL IN A UNIVERSITY
DEGREE PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
1. MEET WITH AGRICULTURAL Enroll in Agricultural Complete Master’s Degree
EDUCATION OR RELATED FACULTY Education Master's AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
OR ADVISOR.
**SUU has a BS in Agriculture/emphasis in Degree Program
education; additional courses beyond the degree
may be required for full Ag Ed licensure.
2. ENROLL IN AGRICULTURAL at UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION OR RELATED
COURSEWORK.

ENROLL IN A COMMUNITY 3. IF TRANSFERRING, WORK WITH

TRANSFER INSTITUTION TO MAKE SURE
COLLEGE OR OTHER 2 YEAR CREDITS APPLY.
DEGREE PROGRAM 4. VISIT AS MANY AGRICULTURE
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO TEACHERS AND THEIR CLASSROOMS Complete Bachelor's
SNOW COLLEGE
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EASTERN
AS POSSIBLE. Degree Program
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY STATE-WIDE CAMPUSES
WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Already have a degree Contact

and/or experience in DR. TYSON SORENSEN
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATOR
Begin Certification
Process According to
Become an
Ag Teacher!
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
another area and want State Requirements
435-797-5741
to Teach Ag? TYSON.SORENSEN@USU.EDU

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

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DR. TYSON SORENSEN MARCI CHIDESTER
AG ED PROGRAM LEAD ACADEMIC ADVISOR
TYSON.SORENSEN@USU.EDU MARCI.CHIDESTER@USU.EDU