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MS Agricultural Education at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan C 40 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Initial Licensure. 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.

Career pathways

Working closely with experienced teachers, students observe firsthand the daily rewards and pressures of their profession.

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Entry requirements

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) Relevant professional experience and/or a relevant undergraduate major is required. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.5. 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).

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 40 credits

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