Agricultural Education
License: Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Agriculture and Blended Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3
Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information
Total Credit Hours – 128
A 2.00/4.00 Graduation GPA is required for Bachelor of Science degree.
Content
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AGR 10100 – Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University | 0.5 |
| AGR 12100 – Introduction to Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication Academic Programs | 0.5 |
| AGEC 21700 – Economics | 3 |
| AGRY 25500 – Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRY 32000 – Genetics | 3 |
| AGRY 37500 – Crop Production Systems | 3 |
| ANSC 22100 – Principles of Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ASM² 1XXXX – Welding Transfer Credits OR | 3 |
| ASM 35000 – Safety in Agriculture AND | 1 |
| ASM 44100 – Methods of Teaching Agricultural Mechanics | 1 |
| ASM 20100 – Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| FNR 12500 – Environmental Science and Conservation | 3 |
| HORT 10100 – Fundamentals of Horticulture | 3 |
| AGEC 31000 – Farm Organization OR | 3 |
| AGEC 33000 – Management Methods for Agricultural Business | 3 |
| ANSC 10200 – Introduction to Animal Agriculture OR | 3 |
| ANSC 10600 – Biology of Companion Animals | 3 |
| FS 16100 – Science of Food OR | 3 |
| NUTR 20500 – Food Science | 3 |
| HORT 21200 – Greenhouse and Landscape Management for Educators OR | 3 |
| ASEC 21200 – Greenhouse and Landscape Management for Educators | 3 |
AG Selective
In consultation with an Agricultural Education academic advisor, select 9 credits of agricultural selective from College of Agriculture courses below that will best prepare the student to teach Agricultural Science and Business. Course Prefixes: AGEC, AGRY, ANSC, ASM, BTNY, ENTM, FNR, FS, HORT, LA, NRES, and/or SFS. 10000-59999
Clock Hours
Must complete 4,000 clock hours of successful employment in agriculture or 1,500 clock hours of supervised work in agriculture under an approved Teacher Education Program or an equivalent combination – Credit Hours: 0.00
Professional Education
2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Major (as defined by the program), Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career | 2 |
| EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education* | 2 |
| EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws* | 1 |
| EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing | 1 |
| EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools | 1 |
| EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators* | 1 |
| EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language | 2 |
| EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation* | 2 |
| EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents | 1 |
| EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction* | 1 |
| EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment* | 1 |
| EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports* | 2 |
| EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments* | 1 |
| EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation * | 1 |
| EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts* | 1 |
| ASEC 24000 – Seminar in Agricultural Education | 1 |
(Defined as both Major and a Professional Education Course)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ASEC 31800 – Coordination of Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs | 2 |
| ASEC 31900 – Planning Agricultural Science and Business Programs | 2 |
| ASEC 34000 – Laboratory Practices in Agricultural Education | 2 |
| ASEC 34100 – Curriculum Development in Agricultural Education | 2 |
| ASEC 44000 – Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education** | 3 |
Student Teaching (Capstone Course)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching | 12 |
Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course
Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.
Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/
English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education | 3 |
| EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education | 3 |
| EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online) | 3 |
High Ability (Licensure Eligible)
High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
Special Education (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines | 3 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Course Requirements and Notes
²Students can take Ivy Tech WELD 100 or INDT 114 and transfer to Purdue to meet the Welding requirement.
*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.
**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.
Licensure Information
All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Science degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.
After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:
Career and Technical Education: Agriculture (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete
Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.
For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:
2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 Career and Technical Education: Agricultural Education Program Checklist
¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.