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
From: Extension Service Personnel Officers in the Southern Region
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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
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