The Integrated Bachelor's/Master's
Teacher Education Program

Agriculture Education

The IB/M teacher certification program for students seeking Agriculture Education certification (Grades Pre-K - 12) in Connecticut is a three-year program combining the junior and senior years with a mandatory fifth year. By the end of the program and the completion of all requirements, the student has received both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, and is eligible for the University of Connecticut's recommendation for certification in Connecticut.

In addition to the teacher preparation curriculum, students in Agriculture Education are required to complete a subject area major consisting of a minimum of 39 credits in agriculture. At least 30 credits of advanced courses (200's level or above) must be in agriculture and natural resources. At least 9 credits of advanced course work is required in related areas. Students must ordinarily complete at least one course in each of the following areas: agricultural economics and farm management, agricultural engineering and farm mechanics, farm animals (including dairy and poultry), farm crops chosen from field, vegetable, and fruit crops, soil technology, and dairy science. (For more details, see the Subject Area Requirements and Sample Semester Sequence for Agriculture Education and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources website). In addition to coursework, students in Agriculture Education complete five school-based clinic placements: two junior year placements, two senior year placements including student teaching, and a fifth year internship.  

Admission to the IB/M program is specific to a particular certification area. Under normal circumstances, students are not able to change their primary certification area once admitted to the program.

For additional information or questions about the Agriculture Education program, please contact faculty advisors Dr. John Settlage and Patricia Jepson.