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Agriculture
Endorsement Code: 2501
Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice. All credits must appear on an accredited two- or four-year college or university transcript.
This endorsement authorizes the holder to teach agribusiness systems; animal systems; environmental service systems; natural resource systems; plant systems; power, structural and technical systems, and related technologies in all public schools.
Subject-Matter Preparation
Credit Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester-hour credits in a coherent sequence in the subject field of agriculture. At least 12 of the 30 semester-hour credits must be at the advanced level of study (junior, senior or graduate level).
Coursework Examples
- Animal science
- Food science
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Natural resources
- Plant science
The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the subject matter is based on content standards found in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Courses in pedagogy or education are not acceptable.