Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology Major
Agriculture depends on people with communication skills who are well-grounded in scienceand technology who understand and can apply science & communication to help others improve their lives.
Areas of Concentration
- Agricultural Education
- Extension & Industry Education
- Agricultural Systems Technology Management
- Agricultural Communications
Scholarship Opportunities
To apply:
- Be admitted to the College.
- Complete a college scholarship form by Feb. 15 for incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students.
- Contact departments for scholarship information
Employment Opportunities
- Agricultural Science Teachers
- County Extension Agents
- Public Relations Specialists
- Agricultural Services & Sales
- Communications Specialists
- Business/Industry Trainers
- Technology Management Specialists
- Community Development Specialists
Work-Study & Hourly Jobs
The college hires many students in work-study and hourly jobs. To learn more, contact the department directly.
Examples of Course Work
- Agricultural Youth Organizations
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Methods in Agricultural Education
- Program Development
- Introduction to Cooperative Extension
- Agricultural Communications
Special Opportunities
Internships - Gain vital career skills during on-the-job training as a pre-professional by taking advantage of the internship program and working for a company suited to your degree training and career goals. You can even receive college credit at the same time!
Collegiate FFA/4-H - Students with an interest in maintaining involvement with 4-H and FFA activities are encouraged to join. Through educational and social activities, students meet others with similar interests and mingle with department and college faculty.
For more information contact,
Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
University of Arkansas
AGRI 205
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-2035
(479) 575-2610 fax
http://aeed.uark.edu