This option is designed for educators in both classroom and non-formal settings who wish to continue their professional development.

Students with a non-teaching baccalaureate degree seeking initial teacher licensure as agricultural education instructors should consider the Initial Teaching Licensure in Agricultural Education.

Professional Development in Agricultural Education

Degree Requirements

Professional Education, 7 credits
TED 740 History, Philosophy and Multicultural Education, 4 credits
TED 750 Advanced Educational Psychology, 3 credits
or TED 760 Methods of Research, 3 credits

Specialization, 20-21 credits
AGED 781 Graduate Seminar, 1 credit
AGED 782 Research Seminar I, 1 credit
AGED 783 Research Seminar II, 1 credit
AGED 798 Independent Research, 1-3 credits
or AGED 799 Thesis, 2-3 credits

Specialization Electives, 9-14 credits
AGED electives, 3-6 credits
Selected upon consultation with advisor

Non-Specialization, 3 credits
Elective courses from outside the departments and selected for either professional education or specialization.

Why Study Agricultural Education?