MS Agricultural Education and Communication at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The MS in Agricultural Education and Communication combines coursework and experiences to advance knowledge about agriculture, food and natural resources alongside professional skills in education and communication. It is a flexible degree with two sub-plans, Agricultural Education Initial Licensure and Agricultural Education and Communication Professional Studies. The initial licensure sub-plan leads to Minnesota Ag Ed 5-12 licensure and the Teacher Coordinator of Work-based Learning 9-12 endorsement.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Department: Agricultural Education and Communication  |  Duration: 30 to 36 credits (Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 36 credits)  |  Intake: Rolling admission with deadlines February 15 (Summer), June 15 (Fall) and October 15 (Spring)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Plan B students complete a capstone project as part of AECM 5995 (Integrating Paper/Project) and a written examination; Plan C requires 36 credits. Students select one of the two sub-plans; delivery is in person with a partially online hybrid component.

Career pathways

The professional studies sub-plan suits school-based agriculture teachers, extension educators, community-based educators and those in communication and marketing careers.

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