BS Agricultural Education and Advocacy at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Agricultural Education and Advocacy bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky prepares students to become dynamic leaders in teaching, outreach, and communication within the agricultural industry. This program blends agricultural science with educational methods and communication strategies, giving students the tools to inspire others and promote the importance of agriculture in both local and global communities.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Advocacy program prepares students to become effective educators and communicators in the agricultural industry. Through a blend of agricultural science, education, and communication coursework, students learn how to engage diverse audiences, promote agricultural literacy, and lead outreach efforts in schools, communities, and industry settings.

Career pathways

The Agricultural Education and Advocacy degree will prepare you to deliver scientific and technical agricultural information to a wide range of audiences in a variety of opportunities, such as: • Agriculture teacher

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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