36 hours

UGA Graduate School Application Transcripts showing a completed baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 GRE scores are optional (If taken, ALEC seeks a Verbal Score of 150 or higher and a Quantitative Score of 140 or higher for the GRE exam) Resume showing relevant experiences Statement of purpose 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from professors) At least one academic writing sample (using one of the approved writing formats; ALEC uses APA format) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if applicable

Thesis Track

AGCM 8700

Communicating about Agricultural and Environmental Scientific Innovation

3

AGED 7020E

Methods of Instruction

3

ALDR 7300  *

Master's Thesis

1-6

ALDR 7500E

Leading Team and Organizational Development

3

ALDR 8200

Research Methods in Agricultural Education

3

Quantitative or Qualitative Research Methods course (3 hours)

*maximum of 6 hours

Non-Thesis Track

AGCM 8700

Communicating about Agricultural and Environmental Scientific Innovation

3

AGED 7020E

Methods of Instruction

3

ALDR 7000  (3 hours)

Master's Research

1-12

ALDR 7500E

Leading Team and Organizational Development

3

ALDR 8200

Research Methods in Agricultural Education

3

Thesis Track

Choose 15 credit hour(s) from the following:

Elective Courses

Non-Thesis Track

Choose 21 credit hour(s) from the following:

Elective Courses

ALDR 7770E  *

Teaching in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

3

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

*for students selected for teaching assistantships

Teacher Certification (24 hours)

AGED 4340/6340

Developing Community Programs in Agriculture

3

AGED 4350/6350

Curriculum Planning in Agricultural Education

3

AGED 4360/6360

Instructional Strategies in Agricultural Education

3

AGED 7460

Student Teaching in Agricultural Education

1-12

EDSE 4030/6030

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: Grades 6-12

3

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates have gone on to PhD programs, as well as careers with industry, government agencies, and NGOs (e.g., as science teachers in public school systems, data analysts, project managers, community educators, and communication specialists).

Students also are encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships

Students are encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities when appropriate and in consultation with their major professor.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities when they will facilitate their professional development.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills.

ALEC Graduate Student Association UGA MANRRS Collegiate FFA Collegiate 4-H Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow

Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication (Ph.D.)