Agricultural Education Master's

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Master of Education Curriculum 
Plan A - Licensed Teachers - M.Ed.
Core Courses12
Reflective Practice and Research in Education
Students and Their Learning
EDUC 732Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Theory3
or EDUC 752 Curriculum Design and Delivery
Managing/ and Monitoring Learning
Concentration12
Program Planning in School-Based and Extension Programs
Advanced CTE Philosophy and Policy
Experiential and Learner-Centered Instruction
Program Development and Evaluation
Professional Development in Agricultural Education
Issues In Education
Field Experience
Electives (as approved by adviser)
H&CE 794Practicum/Internship3
Total Credits30

Plan B - Teacher Licensure Option (TLO)
Philosophy and Policy (CTE licensure requirement, not M.Ed. degree eligible)
EDUC 651PInstructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 686Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 689Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
EDUC 724Advanced Educational Psychology3
H&CE 667Leading Youth Organizations3
or H&CE 644 Advising FFA and SAE
H&CE 680Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education 3
H&CE 681PMethods of Teaching Agriculture3
H&CE 683PStudent Teaching Seminar1
H&CE 687PStudent Teaching5
H&CE 688PApplied Student Teaching3
Total Credits30

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES

  • Courses taken with a Pass/Fail grading basis may not be used to satisfy any degree requirement.

  • A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all required EDUC and H&CEcourses.

  • To be placed in student teaching in Plan B and C, a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in professional education coursework is required.

  • To exit the program in Plan B and Plan C, a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in professional education coursework is are required, as well as completing the Praxis Subject test and the Principles of Learning and Teaching test. 


Plan C - Dickinson State University and NDSU Dual Degree - Teacher Licensure Option
EDUC 651PInstructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 686Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 689Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
H&CE 667Leading Youth Organizations3
or H&CE 644 Advising FFA and SAE
H&CE 646Extension Education (optional)3
H&CE 680Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education 3
H&CE 681PMethods of Teaching Agriculture3
H&CE 683PStudent Teaching Seminar1
H&CE 687PStudent Teaching5
H&CE 688PApplied Student Teaching3
Total Credits30-33

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES

  • Courses taken with a Pass/Fail grading basis may not be used to satisfy any degree requirement.

  • A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all required EDUC and H&CE courses.

  • To be placed in student teaching in Plan B and C, a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in professional education coursework is required.

  • To exit the program in Plan B and Plan C, a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in professional education coursework is are required, as well as completing the Praxis Subject test and the Principles of Learning and Teaching test. 

NOTE: Earning an academic/professional degree does not necessarily lead to state credential or licensure. People seeking licensure must provide evidence of the required number of years of teaching or counseling, and, in the case of school administration, administrative experience. Potential and current students should consult with the appropriate academic program coordinator for advice about licensure, certification, or credentialing after communicating with the appropriate state official.


Master of Science Curriculum
Core Courses15
Research, Measurement and Program Evaluation
Reflective Practice and Research in Education
Students and Their Learning
Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Theory
Curriculum Design and Delivery
Managing/ and Monitoring Learning
Statistics In Educational Research
Major/Concentration9
Choose from the following:
Program Planning in School-Based and Extension Programs
Advanced CTE Philosophy and Policy
Experiential and Learner-Centered Instruction
Program Development and Evaluation
Professional Development in Agricultural Education
Issues In Education
Field Experience
Research
H&CE 798Master's Thesis6
Total Credits30

Admission and Application Requirements