Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Education

Overview

Combine agriculture with working with people. Shape the next generation’s understanding of agriculture and its role in society, or use communication and human relations skills to obtain leadership roles in many agricultural industries.

Classes You Might Take

  • Methods of Teaching
  • Leadership in Today’s World
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Biology of Animal Production
  • Foundations of Agricultural Communications

Learn about the full curriculum.

Why CAFNR for Agricultural Education

Career Possibilities

Agricultural Instruction
District Sales Management
Education Outreach
Community Development
Safety Training

Internships & Employment

Milan C-2 School District • Farm Journal • Corteva • Eldon Career Center • Missouri Department of Agriculture • Bunge North America • University of Missouri • Columbia Public Schools • MFA Incorporated • B4 Farm • Wellsville-Middletown R-1 School District • Flat Branch Home Loans

Signature Experience

Missouri FFA Convention

One of the many unique experiences available for agricultural education students is helping plan the annual Missouri FFA Convention each April, hosting more than 8,000 high school students on the Mizzou campus for career development events, speakers, exhibits and much more.

Dean Daubert with FFA students

Our Students Are Successful

New study abroad program to France gives insight to agricultural education and industry

Abby Loesing, senior agricultural education (communication and leadership emphasis) major, traveled to France on the maiden voyage of the agricultural education study abroad program.

CAFNR grad and former Truman the Tiger supports CAFNR Alumni Association Scholarships

Ben Marshall (Agricultural Education, minor in Agricultural Economics ’06) carries his love of all things agriculture and Mizzou into his work as the CAFNR Alumni Association CAFNR Tiger Ag Classic Committee Chair.

Take the next step

JOIN OUR CAFNR COMMUNITY

Admissions and Application

You can declare Agricultural Education as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

  • Current students: Declare or change your major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Agricultural Education as your major.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

Visit us!

Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!