Agricultural Education - Domestic Students

The Department of Agricultural Sciences offers a Master of Science degree program in which students may choose to emphasize coursework from the areas of agricultural economics, agricultural education, agricultural mechanization, animal science, plant and soil science or horticulture. Graduate-level research is encouraged through the use of on-campus and University Instructional and Research Farm facilities.

The Department of Agricultural Sciences also coordinates the Transition to Teaching program for degreed professionals who wish to become certified to teach Agricultural Science and Technology or Family and Consumer Sciences in secondary schools. This program consists of graduate-level courses in agricultural education that focus on professional development competencies required for a successful career in teaching, as well as preparation for the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). Courses may be applied to a Master of Education degree in Agricultural Education, provided the student is admitted to a degree program. Individuals interested in Transition to Teaching should contact the department for specific information regarding admission.

The Master of Education in Agricultural Education is available to students who are pursuing or have completed teacher certification. This 36-semester hour program includes 18 graduate hours in agricultural education plus 18 graduate hours of approved electives. Students may concentrate their elective choice in agricultural sciences, family systems, educational administration, educational technology, or a variety of other disciplines. An interdisciplinary approach to elective choices is also available.

The department additionally has signed agreements with other cooperating institutions to conduct research projects at off-campus locations.

Required documents for admission:

• $50 application fee
• Official Bachelors transcript - from a regionally accredited university
• Application
• One of the following:
  • Valid teaching certificate or
  • Passing PPR, ExCet, or TExES scores or
  • Official GRE scores

Application Packet Submission Deadline:

Applications are accepted throughout the year.