MS, Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Texas A&M University - College Station

Program Quick Facts

Career Flexibility

This program allows diverse career areas

2 Tracks

Both Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks Available

2nd Most Distinguished

Agricultural Education Program in the United States

Niche 2022 college rankings

Overview

Two Master's degree program options are currently available for individuals interested in career areas such areas as a public relations account manager, communications coordinator, agricultural science teacher, sales representative, county extension agent, leadership consultant, social and public service, instructional designer, and international development specialist. Because of the diverse nature of these careers, degree plans will vary considerably and are generally unique for each individual.

Thesis Option

The Master of Science, with thesis, requires a minimum of 32 semester-hours of coursework. The campus/synchronous degree program plan consists of at least 32 semester-credit hours, typically, 20 semester-credit hours will be taken in the department, 3-4 of these hours will be credited for the thesis, and a maximum of 12 semester-credit hours of coursework may be in supporting field(s) of interest. While a majority of the courses must be completed on campus, Master of Science thesis option programs are permitted to apply up to 50% of online courses toward the degree program.

Coursework in the supporting fields in the MS-Thesis program may be in any academic area that contributes to a students career objectives. Examples include agricultural leadership, agricultural communications, professional sales, extension education, international agricultural development, research methods and sociology. A residence requirement of nine semester hours of coursework in one semester or in two consecutive five-week summer terms must be completed.

Non-Thesis Option

Students whose career objectives are concerned with formal or informal education in agriculture may seek the Master of Science-Non-Thesis option: e.g., teaching agricultural sciences, working as an Extension educator, in leadership fields, in training and development, instructional design,  or international agricultural development. The campus/synchronous degree plan consist of at least 36 semester-hours of coursework, typically, 24 semester-credit hours in the department and a maximum of 12 semester-credit hours of coursework may be completed in support areas. While a majority of the courses must be completed on campus, Master of Science non-thesis option programs are permitted to apply up to 50% of online courses toward the degree program. A residence requirement of nine semester hours of coursework in one semester or in two consecutive five-week summer terms must be completed.

 

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