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Twin Cities Campus
Agricultural Education M.Ed.Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, 330 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-1006; fax: 612-624-3377)
Email:
olpd@umn.edu
Website: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The agricultural education initial licensure program at the University of Minnesota is designed to help students become accomplished professional educators who can help students succeed in the classroom. The program prepares inquiring, analytical, and reflective professional educators who can teach in the classroom and lead in the schools.
Master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure programs are for individuals with bachelor's degrees who want to become licensed teachers. These graduate-level programs provide rigorous, professional teacher preparation in accordance with Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers (SEPT) and content standards adopted in fall 1998 by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Students enter a 12- to 15-month program integrating educational theory with classroom practice. Working closely with experienced teachers, students observe firsthand the daily rewards and pressures of their profession.
Flexibility is an important advantage of this program. Students may enroll in any semester and are welcomed into the entire agriculture education program, building valuable professional support. A second advantage is that most program credits may be applied toward completion of the M.Ed. degree. Students have seven years to complete their degree, beginning with the first course(s) used in the program, and must maintain a 2.80 minimum overall grade point average (GPA).
This program includes two components: initial licensure and the M.Ed. degree. After successfully completing licensure requirements and appropriate work experience, students are recommended for state licensure to teach agricultural education in grades 5-8 and 7-12. This program may also provide initial preparation for Minnesota State College and Universities (MnSCU) licensure in farm business management education.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 2.50.
Relevant professional experience or a relevant undergraduate major is also required.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Candidates for both plans must have at least one year of professional experience before the degree is awarded.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must also submit a résumé and personal statement describing career goals and rationale for interest in the M.Ed. program (limit two pages).
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
15
major credits and
15
credits outside the
major.
The final exam is oral.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
License
After successfully completing licensure requirements and appropriate work experience, students are recommended for state licensure to teach agricultural education in grades 5-8 and 7-12. This program may also provide initial preparation for Minnesota State College and Universities (MnSCU) licensure in farm business management education.
1) AFEE 5290 - Seminar: Current Issues in Agricultural Education and Extension (1-3 cr), or AFEE 5280 - Current Issues for the Beginning Agricultural Education Teacher (1-3 cr), or equivalent, chosen in consultation with an adviser
2) AFEE 5995 - Integrating Paper--Master of Education: Agricultural and Extension Education (1-4 cr)
3) WHRE 5901/OLPD 5819 - Using Research in Work and Human Resource Education (3 cr)
4) Minimum of 6 credits in AFEE courses, with at least 2 credits from each of the following three areas: curriculum; methods; and program planning, organization, management
5) 16 credits in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences or related fields of study (A maximum of 12 credits of AFEE 5220 - Special Topics in Agriculture Education and Extension (1-3 cr) may be applied to this requirement.)
Although separate from the M.Ed. program, those seeking additional licensure also need to complete the Foundation of Education Courses listed below.
CI 5452 - Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates (1 cr)
EDHD 5001 - Learning, Cognition, and Assessment (3 cr)
EDHD 5003 - Developmental and Individual Differences in Educational Contexts (2 cr)
EDHD 5004 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings (2 cr)
EDHD 5005 - School and Society (2 cr)
EDHD 5007 - Technology for Teaching and Learning (1.5 cr)
EDHD 5009 - Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society (1 cr)
PUBH 6003 - Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Teacher Education (1 cr)
Professional Studies
This sub-plan is for individuals who are interested in agri-industry training and development, sales and sales management, extension service, or other areas of agriculturally based business.
With guidance from faculty advisers, students choose at least 30 semester credits that may include coursework, independent study, internships, workshops, school-based experiences, and an integrating paper. Students can also enroll in courses offered during the summer and at off-campus school sites.
1) AFEE 5290 - Seminar: Current Issues in Agricultural Education and Extension (1-3 cr), or AFEE 5331 - History, Philosophy, and Systems of Extension (3 cr), or equivalent, chosen in consultation with an adviser
2) AFEE 5995 - Integrating Paper--Master of Education: Agricultural and Extension Education (1-4 cr)
3) WHRE 5901/OLPD 5819 - Using Research in Work and Human Resource Education (3 cr)
4) Minimum of 10 credits selected from the following two areas: methods; and program planning, organization, management
5) 12 credits in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences or related fields of study (A maximum of 8 credits of AFEE 5220 - Special Topics in Agriculture Education and Extension (1-3 cr) may be applied to this requirement.)
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