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Twin Cities Campus
Agricultural Education M.S.Applied Economics
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Agricultural Education
146 Ruttan Hall
1994 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Email:
ageddgs@umn.edu
Website: http://ag-ed.cfans.umn.edu/
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.
This Master's degree leads to an initial licensure in Agricultural Education. Master of Science (MS)/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 of the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
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.
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 MS degree.
This program includes two components: initial licensure and the MS degree. After successfully completing licensure requirements and appropriate work experience, students are recommended for state licensure to teach agricultural education in grades 5-12.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 2.50.
Relevant professional experience and/or a relevant undergraduate major is required.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
A minimum of 100 hours of experience in youth education.
Special Application Requirements:
In addition to other required materials, applicants must submit Statements #1 and #2, a résumé and two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's potential in the field.
Admissions is done on a rolling basis with the following semester deadlines: March 1 (Summer), July 1 (Fall), and November 1 (Spring).
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
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
30 to 45
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Courses must be taken A - F (unless only offered S/N) and students must earn a grade of C- or better.
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.
Initial Licensure
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
In addition to the required coursework, content course credits are required for licensure. Students can take these courses as an undergrad prior to entering the program or enroll in these courses concurrently (totaling 39 credits).
Agricultural Science (4)
Animal Science (7)
Applied Economics and Agribusiness (6)
Food Science (3)
Natural Resources (3)
Plant Science (6)
Soil Science (4)
Technology [Ag Mechanics] (6)
General Psychology (3)
Agricultural Education Licensure Courses
AECM 5111W {Inactive}
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
AECM 5112 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5114 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
AECM 5116 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
AECM 5118 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
AECM 5697 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
AECM 5696 - Teaching Internship
(2.0-10.0 cr)
CI 4602 - English Learners and Academic Language
(1.0 cr)
CI 5163 - Child and Adolescent Development for Teaching and Learning I
(1.0 cr)
CI 5164 - Child and Adolescent Development for Teaching and Learning II
(2.0 cr)
CI 5307 - Technology for Teaching and Learning
(1.5 cr)
CI 5452 - Reading in the Content Areas for Initial Licensure Candidates
(1.0-2.0 cr)
EPSY 4001 - Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
(1.0 cr)
OLPD 5005 - School and Society
(2.0 cr)
OLPD 5009 - Human Relations: Applied Skills for School and Society
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 6003 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
Post-Licensure Courses
AECM 5995 - Integrating Paper/Project in Agricultural Education and Communication
(1.0-5.0 cr)
AECM 5220 - Special Topics in Agricultural Education and Communication
(1.0-3.0 cr)
AECM 5280 - Current Issues for the Beginning Agricultural Education Teacher
(1.0-3.0 cr)
AECM 5993 - Directed Study in Agricultural Education and Communication
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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Credits: | 2.0 -10.0 [max 20.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 1.5] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0] |
Prerequisites: | Concurrent enrollment in licensure area methods course(s), enrolled in Initial Licensure Program, Internet access, basic understanding of [computer use, Web browsers, email, word processing software] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -5.0 [max 10.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 12.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |