Agricultural Science Education
Interested in Agricultural Education?
Agricultural education combines agricultural science with teaching and learning. Students develop knowledge of agriculture while learning how to communicate that knowledge and create meaningful educational experiences. Agricultural education can lead to careers in teaching, outreach, community education, and other agricultural education settings.
Rutgers offers a pathway for students interested in becoming agricultural science teachers in New Jersey. The 4+1 program allows eligible Rutgers undergraduate students to earn a bachelor's degree and an Ed.M. in Science Education, along with a recommendation for New Jersey teacher certification in Agricultural Science (K–12).
4+1 Agricultural Science Education Program
Students pursuing the 4+1 program complete a bachelor's degree at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), followed by graduate study at the Graduate School of Education (GSE).
Currently approved SEBS majors include:
Students interested in the 4+1 program should contact their advisor or the Office of Academic Programs in their Sophomore year to plan their undergraduate coursework and determine eligibility for the GSE program.
Contact us to learn more about current program options and requirements.
NOTE: Program requirements and available pathways are subject to change.
If You Already Have Your Bachelor’s Degree
Students may also pursue agricultural science teacher certification after completing a bachelor's degree at Rutgers or another university through a post-baccalaureate pathway. Please contact the Graduate School of Education for more information.
About New Jersey Agriculture
New Jersey is home to 10,000+ farms that generate more than $1.5 billion annually. The nursery/greenhouse/sod industry is our leading commodity group followed by fruits and vegetables, field crops, equine, poultry and eggs, and dairy. New Jersey farms cover more than 710,000 acres and more than 250,000 acres of this farmland is permanently preserved for agriculture. New Jersey farmers grow more than 100 different types of fruits and vegetables. Nationally, New Jersey is one of the top 10 producers of blueberries, cranberries, peaches, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, apples, spinach, squash, and asparagus (NJDA: About agriculture in New Jersey).
For More Information
Mary L. Nucci, Ph.D.
Program Advisor
Cook Office Building
mnucci@sebs.rutgers.edu
848-932-9242