Agricultural Education
In addition to the Graduate College’s required application materials, the program requires submission of a statement of career goals as well as reasons for applying to the program.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plan A - Licensed Teachers - M.Ed. | ||
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| Reflective Practice and Research in Education | ||
| Students and Their Learning | ||
| EDUC 732 | Curriculum, Instruction and Learning Theory | 3 |
| or EDUC 752 | Curriculum Design and Delivery | |
| Managing/ and Monitoring Learning | ||
| Concentration | 12 | |
| 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 794 | Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Plan B - Teacher Licensure Option (TLO) | ||
| Philosophy and Policy (CTE licensure requirement, not M.Ed. degree eligible) | ||
| EDUC 651P | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 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 667 | Leading Youth Organizations | 3 |
| or H&CE 644 | Planning the Community Program in Agriculture | |
| H&CE 680 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education | 3 |
| H&CE 681P | Methods of Teaching Agriculture | 3 |
| H&CE 683P | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| H&CE 687P | Student Teaching | 5 |
| H&CE 688P | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES
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Courses taken with a Pass/Fail grading basis may not be used to satisfy any degree requirement.
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A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all required EDUC and H&CEcourses.
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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.
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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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Plan C - Dickinson State University and NDSU Dual Degree - Teacher Licensure Option | ||
| EDUC 651P | Instructional Planning, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 686 | Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 689 | Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds | 3 |
| H&CE 667 | Leading Youth Organizations | 3 |
| or H&CE 644 | Planning the Community Program in Agriculture | |
| H&CE 646 | Extension Education (optional) | 3 |
| H&CE 680 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Teaching Methods in Agricultural Education | 3 |
| H&CE 681P | Methods of Teaching Agriculture | 3 |
| H&CE 683P | Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| H&CE 687P | Student Teaching | 5 |
| H&CE 688P | Applied Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30-33 | |
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES
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Courses taken with a Pass/Fail grading basis may not be used to satisfy any degree requirement.
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A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all required EDUC and H&CE courses.
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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.
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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.
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