Agricultural Education

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In addition to the Graduate College’s required application materials, the program requires submission of a statement of career goals consistent with the five propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), as well as reasons for applying to the program. If a program has a cohort group with enrollment limitations, an entrance interview will be required.

Admission decisions are based upon the predicted success of the applicant as a student and professional in the chosen field and are made only after considering all available data. A student must meet all requirements for full admission.

NOTE: The School of Education reserves the right to obtain additional information about the student's professional competence from qualified professionals.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is a non-thesis, practitioner-oriented degree that has three options. The first option is for currently licensed teachers. The second option is for those seeking initial teacher licensure. Candidates for this option will have earned a bachelor's degree in an agriculture or closely related area. Candidates must meet all requirements of related TLO program: www.ndsu.edu/ted/graduate/teacher_licensure_option/.  NDSU has a dual degree program with Dickinson State University that provides a teacher licensure opportunity. Refer to DSU/NDSU Degree Plan for BS Credit requirements. Students must be enrolled at Dickinson State University at the time of application to the Collaborative Ag Ed TLO program.

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree requires a master's thesis or master's paper.

Master's programs within the School of Education require a minimum of 30 semester credits (minimums vary by academic program). Programs vary on requiring a written comprehensive exam or a portfolio/oral.

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.

Agricultural Education - MEd MEd Degree Plan A
Core Courses12
Reflective Practice and Research in Education
Students and Their Learning
Curriculum Design and Delivery
Managing/ and Monitoring Learning
Major/Concentration12
EDUC 702Statistics In Educational Research3
Choose from the following:
Program Planning and Needs Assessment in CTE and Extension Education
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 Credits (MEd Degree Plan A Minimum)30
Agricultural Education - Teacher Licensure Option (TLO) MEd. Degree Plan B. For those seeking initial teacher licensure. Candidates will have earned a Bachelor's degree in an agriculture or closely related area. Candidates must meet all requirements of related TLO program: www.ndsu.edu/ted/graduate/teacher_licensure_option/
H&CE 232Philosophy and Policy (CTE Licensure Requirement, Not MEd degree eligible)3
EDUC 651PInstructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 661Introduction to Special Education3
EDUC 686Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 689Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
EDUC 724Advanced Educational Psychology3
H&CE 644Planning the Community Program in Agriculture (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 444 currently)3
H&CE 680Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 480 currently)3
H&CE 681PMethods of Teaching Agriculture3
H&CE 683PStudent Teaching Seminar1
H&CE 687PStudent Teaching9
H&CE 688PApplied Student Teaching3
Total Credits (MEd TLO Option B)37
DSU/NDSU Dual Degree Collaborative Agricultural Education - Teacher Licensure Option MEd Degree Plan C. Ag Ed TLO Degree in Collaboration with Dickinson State University
Refer to DSU/NDSU Degree Plan for BS Credit requirements. Students must be enrolled at Dickinson State University at the time of application to the Collaborative Ag Ed TLO program.
H&CE 646Extension Education Optional 2
H&CE 644Planning the Community Program in Agriculture (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 444 currently)3
H&CE 680Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 480 currently)3
H&CE 681PMethods of Teaching Agriculture3
EDUC 651PInstructional Planning, Methods and Assessment3
EDUC 661Introduction to Special Education3
EDUC 686Classroom Management for Diverse Learners3
EDUC 689Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds3
H&CE 683PStudent Teaching Seminar1
H&CE 687PStudent Teaching9
H&CE 688PApplied Student Teaching3
Total Credits (MEd Option C)34-36

Adam A. Marx, Ph.D.
University of Missouri, 2014
Research Interests: Adolescent Career Decision-Making, Student Engagement, Teacher Development

Brooke Thiel, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2020
Research Interests: Career Readiness, 21st Century Skills, Teacher Development