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UGA Specific Information for Agricultural Education

This program prepares students for teaching positions in secondary school agriculture programs and related professional jobs in agriculture. Students majoring in Agricultural Education develop a broad background in the agricultural sciences and are qualified for certification by the State Department of Education as teachers of agriculture. The Agricultural Education program is a major component of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication. In addition to the opportunities for teaching agriculture, graduates of this program are employed in the Cooperative Extension Service and in many other leadership positions in the fields of agriculture and education. Such positions capitalize on the technical and professional skills of these graduates for application in various selling, promotional, administrative, research, and educational leadership projects.

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Agricultural Education*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow
Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture)
Alpha Tau Alpha, Alpha Psi Chapter: National Honorary Agricultural Education Society
UGA Mentor Program

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations at

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Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

How to Pursue Additional Careers in Education:

Seeking jobs outside of teaching and/or education? Additional career opportunities with an Education degree are out there! First, you need to consider a few things:

What are your interests?
What skills and abilities have you been using in your current job?
Who is in your network?

What are Your Interests?:

Several Interest inventories exist that can help you clearly assess your interests. The Career Center offers the Strong Interest Inventory, TypeFocus, and Focus 2, which can be used for this purpose. For additional information on these assessments, visit here.

In addition, the O-Net can be used to informally assess interests and match interests with careers.

What are Your Skills and Abilities?:

In your previous or current jobs or experiences, you have utilized and/or mastered skills that you’ve enjoyed. Consider your involvement in a campus or community organization. Did you enjoy using interpersonal skills, public speaking, organizational skills, or event planning? Using the list below of typical skills used in education, highlight those that apply to you.

Instructing/Training
Learning Strategies
Speaking
Active Listening
Adaptable/Flexible
Use of technology
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information/Research
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communication skills
Collaboration
Patience

Who is in YOUR Network?:

Do you know family or friends who are in a career that you find interesting or exciting? Set up an informal informational interview with him or her and find out about the ins and outs of the job. Is it possible for you to shadow him or her for a day/week? Remember, it’s impossible for someone to help you if you’re not asking for help.

What are other UGA Education Graduates doing?

Get inspired! Seek out other UGA Education graduates who have made a career move. LinkedIn is a great way to explore additional careers. Join the University of Georgia Alumni Association Group on LinkedIn to connect with members.

Additional Careers:

Education Administration
Instructional Coordinator
Sales Executive
Marketing Manager
Academic Advisor
Corporate Trainer
Education Policy Advisor
Distance Education & Instructional Designer
eLearning Developer
Education/Outreach Coordinator
Event Planner
Educational Research Associate
Camp Director

Supplemental Career Research Dashboard

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for the career of interest)
Firsthand (Company rankings/profiles, industry career guides, and advice articles)
Candid Career (View professionals speaking about their careers under the “Resources” tab and select “Online Resources”)

Employment Websites

Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Agricultural Education majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer	Position Title(s)
Athens Seed Co.	Sales Representative
Barrow County	Agriculture Teacher
Forsyth County	Teacher
Gilmer County	Teacher
Greene County	Agriculture Educator
Habersham County	Teacher
Jeff Davis County	Teacher
Lanier County High School	Ag Teacher
Lowndes County	High School Teacher
Lowndes County	Agriculture Teacher/FFA advisor
Ring Power Cat	Supply Chain Associate

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Agricultural Education majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School	Program(s)
University of Georgia	Agriculture and Environmental Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Ag. & Environmental Education, M.A.E.E.