10. Agriculture – Additional Requirements

Applicants to our Single Subject Agriculture credential program are also applying for concurrent admission to earn an Agriculture Specialist authorization. The Agriculture Specialist authorization requires agriculturally related work experience. There are two ways to satisfy this requirement:  

• The first way is to complete 2000 hours of documented agricultural experience.
• The second way is to have earned your American FFA Degree and complete 1500 hours of documented agricultural experience.

Both must meet the following criteria:

1. The agricultural experience must take place after graduating from high school and prior to being accepted into the credential program. 
2. The experience can be in one area or multiple areas in agriculture.  
3. The experience can be paid or non-paid, but must be documented and meet the minimum number of hours (2000 or 1500).

How are hours documented?

• Pay stubs
• Signed work experience from a past employer
• Notarized document of work experience

You will review your experience and documentation with our Lead Agriculture Faculty.