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Hi Deb, For our ANR and 4-H agent positions we use the following verbiage: Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. For our FCS agents, the following: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a nutrition/public health-related field from an accredited university or college with the ability to attain a master's degree. Best Regards, Stephanie Brown Human Resources Director College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 540-231-7271 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> From: Extension Service Personnel Officers in the Southern Region <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Welch, Deb Jones Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 10:03 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Agent requirements Hello Everyone, We are having discussions on requirements in the degree area for Agents. Can you tell us what your state requires? for example: AG agent requires an Ag degree in one of our AG departments FCS agent requires an FCS degree or a specific number of course work in FCS 4-H agent requires degree in related field to teaching Please help us out. Thank you so much and I really miss seeing everyone. Deb Welch University of Tennessee Extension Human Resources and Payroll 2621 Morgan Circle 212D Morgan Hall Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4525 865-974-7245 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [https://ag.tennessee.edu/marketing/EmailLogos/UT%20EXTENSION_4c.jpg] Leading through Serving