Global Agriculture, Leadership, and Education Institutional Certificate of Proficiency

The Global Agriculture, Leadership, and Education institutional certificate of proficiency will provide students with formal instruction in global agricultural concepts, leadership, and education and provides opportunities for practical experiences through study abroad, language acquisition, research, or specialized study. The curriculum prepares students for successful post-baccalaureate global/international careers or graduate studies. The ASTE department’s global and study abroad programs include Agriculture Science and Technology Student Teaching in Italy, Exploring Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Management study away in Puerto Rico, and Cacao Value Chain in Guatemala. This certificate uniquely enhances various career paths in agriculture, research, nutrition and food, plants and environment, extension, education, and many more. It strengthens resumes and empowers students through education and experience in global food and agriculture science.