Stay connected with Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education departmental news and updates for past, current, and prospective students — "Leading with purpose, educating for impact." The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech is committed to preparing students for success in professions that include formal and non-formal teaching and learning in a
griculture, as well as skills for leading agricultural organizations and communities. Our undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences is a unique program that allows students to work with a faculty advisor to experience an interdisciplinary program of study designed to address the growing needs of today’s evolving agricultural and food systems. The major complements and supports several new innovative minors on campus, including leadership and social change and civic agriculture and food systems. This degree can prepare students for entry into many exciting career fields, or it can be used as an excellent pathway to enter and excel in graduate and professional programs. Graduate degrees in the department are grounded in a personal relationship between student and advisor. Completing a graduate degree in agricultural, leadership, and community education at Virginia Tech will give students a distinct advantage in the job market as well-prepared professionals. Our Leadership and Social Change minor is designed to give students a head start in attaining leadership positions as young professionals. Not only do students learn the basics of leadership theory and practice, but they apply leadership concepts in a experiential environment so the leadership lessons “stick” and are there to draw on in a future career.
