HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WOWO): The Indiana State Board of Education approved Huntington University’s agricultural education program for the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies.

Huntington University is one of two colleges in Indiana that offers four-year degrees in agriculture, according to Huntington University. 

“We are very pleased that our new agricultural education program has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Wanous said. “This new major will allow us to expand our support for the agricultural sector in Indiana. There is currently a shortage of agriculture teachers in Indiana high schools and this program joins our already strong offerings in education and agribusiness.”

More than 150 high schools offer agriculture, but there is a shortage of agricultural instructors. Huntington University is positioned to train agricultural teachers.

“The Huntington University Teacher Education Program is excited to be able to join with Agricultural Studies in offering an option for students in Indiana and the surrounding area to prepare for a career in Agricultural Education in the context of a small, private, faith-based institution,” stated Dr. Terrell Peace, director of graduate & undergraduate teacher education.

For more information about the Haupert Institute, visit Huntington University’s website.