Agricultural Education
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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Agricultural Education - MEd MEd Degree Plan A | ||
Core Courses | 12 | |
Reflective Practice and Research in Education | ||
Students and Their Learning | ||
Curriculum Design and Delivery | ||
Managing/ and Monitoring Learning | ||
Major/Concentration | 12 | |
EDUC 702 | Statistics In Educational Research | 3 |
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 794 | Practicum/Internship | 3 |
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 232 | Philosophy and Policy (CTE Licensure Requirement, Not MEd degree eligible) | 3 |
EDUC 651P | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 661 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
EDUC 686 | Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDUC 689 | Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds | 3 |
EDUC 724 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
H&CE 644 | Planning the Community Program in Agriculture (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 444 currently) | 3 |
H&CE 680 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 480 currently) | 3 |
H&CE 681P | Methods of Teaching Agriculture | 3 |
H&CE 683P | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
H&CE 687P | Student Teaching | 9 |
H&CE 688P | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
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 646 | Extension Education Optional | 2 |
H&CE 644 | Planning the Community Program in Agriculture (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 444 currently) | 3 |
H&CE 680 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education (Forthcoming Proposal - H&CE 480 currently) | 3 |
H&CE 681P | Methods of Teaching Agriculture | 3 |
EDUC 651P | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
EDUC 661 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
EDUC 686 | Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDUC 689 | Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds | 3 |
H&CE 683P | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
H&CE 687P | Student Teaching | 9 |
H&CE 688P | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
Total Credits (MEd Option C) | 34-36 |