Agriculture Specialist Credential: 24 units

Offered by: College of Education, Integrative Studies, Department of Education and the College of Agriculture

The primary function of the Agricultural Specialist Credential is to prepare students to teach agriculture subject matter at public secondary schools in California. Specialized pre-professional and professional courses are offered for undergraduate and graduate (fifth year) students. Required courses in the Agriculture Specialist Credential program are listed below.

In addition to the B.S. in Agricultural Science, candidates preparing to teach agriculture must complete the requirements for the Single Subject Credential and the requirements for the Agricultural Specialist Credential. The courses include:

• AGS 3000 - Advocacy in Agricultural Science (2)  
• AGS 5050 Youth and Adult Leadership Programs (3)  
• AGS 5430 - Program Planning and Development (3)  
• AGS 5440 - Procedures in Agricultural Education (2)  
• AGS 5440A - Procedures in Agricultural Education Activity (1)  
• AGS 5441 - Early Field Experiences (3)  
• AGS 5442 Agriculture Skills and Facilities (2)  
• AGS 5442A - Agriculture Skills and Facilities Activity (1)  
• AGS 5450 - Field Practices and Supervision (2)  
• AGS 5450A - Field Practices and Supervision Activity (2)  
• AGS 5470 - Teaching Methods in Agriculture Systems Technology (2)  
• AGS 5470L - Teaching Methods in Agriculture Systems Technology Laboratory (1)  

In addition to meeting subject matter competencies, as outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialling, candidates for the Agriculture Specialist Credential are required to have proof of a minimum of two years of verified work experience (3000 hours or more) in the agriculture industry. 

The requirements for both the Single Subject and the Agricultural Specialist Credentials may be completed concurrently.  A limited number of courses may be taken at the undergraduate level.  Candidates should consult with the Agricultural Specialist Credential program coordinator prior to enrolling in any courses to be used for credentialing purposes.

http://www.cpp.edu/~agri/degrees/credentials.shtml