ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION IN AGRICULTURE
Morningside’s location in Sioux City and the tri-state region places us in the heart of one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world makes it the perfect place to share your passion for agriculture with others. This program offers a blend of agricultural sciences, business, and education prepping you to take on roles as an agricultural educator and FFA advisor.
Degrees
Agricultural Teaching Education (B.S. )
Major
Why Study Agricultural Education?
Morningside University’s Agricultural Education major prepares future educators to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders through classroom instruction, experiential learning, and leadership development. You’ll combine agriculture, communication, and teaching methods while gaining the real-world experience needed to thrive in agricultural education and youth development.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Teaching experience through field placements, internships, and classroom engagement
- Small classes with personalized faculty mentorship
- Build meaningful connections with agricultural professionals and education leaders
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Hands on Learning Environment
You'll have access to our 3,300 square-foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, the 76-acre Lags Learning Farm, campus garden, Cargill Outdoor Classroom, and more to give you hands on experience outside the classroom preparing you for success.
Externship Program
Our externship program allows you to participate in a paid, semester-long externship in Sioux City, greater Iowa or beyond and work side-by-side with management and production teams doing real agriculture in the real world.
Career Opportunities
Morningside graduates of the agriculture and food studies program have gone into careers at Tyson Foods, Palmer Candy Company, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit Administration, regional cooperatives, and more.
What Can I Do With This Degree
An Agricultural Education degree prepares graduates to teach, lead, and inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals through education, outreach, and youth development. Graduates are also well prepared for leadership roles in agricultural organizations or continued study in graduate school. Potential careers include:
- Agricultural Education Teacher
- FFA Advisor
- Extension Educator
- Youth Program Coordinator
- Agricultural Outreach Specialist
- 4-H or Youth Education Specialist
- Public and private school districts, including rural schools throughout the Midwest
- Extension services and universities
- 4-H and youth development organizations
- Agricultural nonprofit organizations
- State and national agricultural education associations
- Community and agricultural outreach organizations
Students build a strong foundation in agricultural science while developing the teaching, leadership, and communication skills needed to educate others. Coursework includes agricultural education methods, curriculum development, educational psychology, classroom management, leadership, agricultural communications, and hands-on agricultural sciences, preparing graduates to teach and lead in both classroom and community settings.
OPTIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
EDUCATION AT MORNINGSIDE
SHARON WALKER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Morningside University’s Sharon Walker School of Education cultivates highly effective educators who are committed to the belief that every student will learn. You’ll have access to seasoned professionals who are well-versed in innovative practices thanks to their K-12 teaching experience, ongoing research, collaboration with local educators and schools, and active participation with professional education organizations.
LEARN BY DOING
REGINA ROTH APPLIED AGRICULTURE AND FOOD STUDIES DEPARTMENT
As an Agricultural and Food Studies student, you’ll learn how different agricultural production and business systems affect crop yields, farm and agribusiness profitability, soil health, and models of long-term sustainability. You’ll also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities giving you hands-on experience for the real world.
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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MEET THE FACULTY
Keren Brooks
Assistant Professor
Morningside is full of students, faculty, and staff who seek, not only a great educational experience, but also to build and sustain communities. It is exciting, rewarding, and encouraging to work in an environment that is dedicated to uplifting others.
Keren’s Profile
Dr. Thomas Paulsen
Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business
Thomas’s Profile
Daniel Witten
Associate Professor
I love working in the close knit environment that Mside provides. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and make connections.
Daniel’s Profile
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