Description:
Students in this major take technical courses in agriculture, food, and natural resources, along with professional courses in education, leadership development, and communication.

Students can specialize in one of three options in the AEE major:

1. Production Option

This option can prepare students to teach in specialized areas of agriculture such as horticulture, forestry, agricultural mechanics, and animal and plant production programs in public school settings.

• 8-semester academic plan (UP Campus)
• 8-semester academic plan (Commonwealth Campus)

2. Environmental Science Option

Students who want to teach in specialized areas of agriculture in public school settings that emphasize natural resources and environmental science can choose this option. Coursework focuses on biological and physical ecosystems; social, political, and legal aspects of environmental science; environmental impact management; and environmental learning.

• 8-Semester academic plan (UP Campus)
• 8-Semester academic plan (Commonwealth Campus)

3. Leadership Development & Communications Option

Students who want to explore various leadership styles within social, cultural, political, and organizational contexts can choose this option. It is intended for students interested in a cross-disciplinary approach to the gathering, interpretation, and application of knowledge about leaders and leadership practices. This option can equip students with the technical skills necessary to excel as leaders in their professions and to help others accomplish their goals. This is NOT a teaching option.

• 8-Semester academic plan (UP Campus)
• 8-Semester academic plan (Commonwealth Campus)

For more information contact:

Dr. John Ewing
215 Ferguson Building
E-mail: jce122@psu.edu