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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: https://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.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
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:
Experience in youth education.
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 42 credits). Applicable content areas include, but are not limited to:
Animal Science (7.0 credits)
Applied Economics and Agribusiness (7.0 credits)
Food Science (3.0 credits)
Natural Resources (3.0 credits)
Plant Science (7.0 credits)
Soil Science (4.0 credits)
Technology [Ag Mechanics] (8.0 credits)
General Psychology (3.0 credits)
Special Application Requirements:
In addition to other required materials, applicants must submit a personal statement addressing career interests and prior youth experience, a diversity statement, 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).
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
40 to 47
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.
Additional requirements and credits may be required to be recommended for licensure. Required licensure coursework is subject to change. Please visit https://www.cehd.umn.edu/teaching/ for the most up to date requirements and coursework.
The University of Minnesota does not award licensure. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) determines licensure for the state of Minnesota in the areas of teacher education and related services.
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.
Agricultural Education Coursework (32.5 credits)
The following courses are required for Agricultural Education Teacher Licensure.
Agricultural Education (21 credits)
Take the following courses. AECM 5696 must be taken for a total of 6 credits.
AECM 5115 - Foundations of Agricultural Education
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5125W - Designing Curriculum & Instruction for Agricultural Education
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5135 - Instructional Methodology for Agricultural Education
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5145 - Agricultural Education Classroom & Program Leadership
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5155 - Agricultural Education Teaching Seminar
(3.0 cr)
AECM 5696 - Teaching Internship
(2.0-10.0 cr)
Education (11.5 credits)
Take the following courses. CI 5452 must be taken for 2 credits.
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)
Additional Coursework (5 credits)
Take AECM 5280 and AECM 5995 for a total of 5 credits in consultation with your faculty advisor.
AECM 5995 - Integrating Paper/Project in Agricultural Education and Communication
(1.0-5.0 cr)
AECM 5280 - Current Issues for the Beginning Agricultural Education Teacher
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Elective Coursework (2.5 to 7 credits)
Select electives in consultation with your advisor. Additional courses not listed here may be approved.
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