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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications Major, MS
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The agricultural leadership, education and communications program is designed for students wanting to learn more about leadership skills and styles, educational methods for youth and adults, methods of communication and styles, and community outreach programs used in agricultural and related fields. The program offers four distinct focus areas: Leadership, Agricultural Education, Extension, and Communications.
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Campus Code and Options Available
Knoxville Campus (Thesis Option, Coursework Only Without Comprehensive Exam Option)
- Agricultural Education Focus Area
- General in Leadership, Extension or Communications Focus Area
Distance Education (Thesis Option, Coursework Only Without Comprehensive Exam Option)
- Agricultural Education Focus Area
- General in Leadership, Extension or Communications Focus Area
Admissions Standards/Procedures
- Personal and Professional Goal Statement Letter.
- Candidates for the master’s degree must meet the general requirements of the Graduate Council and those stipulated by the department.
Thesis or Coursework Only Without Comprehensive Exam, Agricultural Education Focus Area
Students will complete graduate coursework for teacher licensure in agricultural education
Credit Hours Required
30 graduate credit hours
Non-Course Requirements
- Thesis Option: Preparation and defense of a thesis,
- An understanding of research ethics is also required for the thesis option. This departmentally-enforced requirement may be achieved through coursework (e.g., PLSC 525/ANSC 525/CEM 525; BCMB 614; PSYC 660) or via online (CITI RCR) training, as evidenced by presenting a valid CITI RCR certificate to the Graduate Director upon submission of the Admission to Candidacy form. For research involving human subjects, CITI IRB certification may also be required.
Coursework Only Without Comprehensive Exam, General in Leadership, Extension, or Communication Focus Area
Students will complete online graduate coursework in leadership, teaching and learning, extension program planning, and communications.
Credit Hours Required
30 Graduate Credit Hours
Required Courses
- A minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate credit in courses in ALEC.
- A minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate electives chosen in consultation with the academic advisor.
Thesis, General in Leadership, Extension, or Communication Focus Area
Students will complete graduate coursework in leadership, teaching and learning, extension program planning, and communications
Credit Hours Required
30 graduate credit hours
Required Courses
- ALEC courses (18 credit hours)
- Thesis Option: ALEC 500 (6 credit hours)
- Electives (12 credit hours)
Non-Course Requirements
- Thesis Option: Preparation and defense of a thesis.
Additional Information
- An understanding of research ethics is also required for the thesis option. This departmentally-enforced requirement may be achieved through coursework (e.g., PLSC 525/ANSC 525/CEM 525; BCMB 614; PSYC 660) or via online (CITI RCR) training, as evidenced by presenting a valid CITI RCR certificate to the Graduate Director upon submission of the Admission to Candidacy form. For research involving human subjects, CITI IRB certification may also be required.
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