Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural Education with Teacher Certification Program By Iowa State University |Top Universities

Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural Education with Teacher Certification

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Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

Masters

This degree program in Agricultural Education offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree and acquire a teaching certificate. The program is designed to meet the needs of those individuals with a B.S. degree in some field of agriculture who desire to teach agriculture at the secondary level and earn a Masters Degree in Agricultural Education. The program cannot be completed by distance education. The program is viewed as a practitioner?s program oriented strongly toward improving the candidate?s professional proficiency and status. The program includes courses and educational experiences that enhance the candidate?s skills and knowledge in the processes of teaching and learning. All graduate students in the teacher certification option must earn two credits for a creative component. The required creative component for this option is the student teaching portfolio. The portfolio is designed to document your achievement of the Iowa Teaching Standards. The portfolio will include a self assessment with reflection and documentation of accomplishments. Graduate students will highlight their accomplishments and answer questions posed by their program of study committee during their final oral examination. Each student?s record will be reviewed to determine if they meet specific requirements for teacher education and licensure. Students may be required to take undergraduate courses to correct deficiencies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

Masters

This degree program in Agricultural Education offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree and acquire a teaching certificate. The program is designed to meet the needs of those individuals with a B.S. degree in some field of agriculture who desire to teach agriculture at the secondary level and earn a Masters Degree in Agricultural Education. The program cannot be completed by distance education. The program is viewed as a practitioner?s program oriented strongly toward improving the candidate?s professional proficiency and status. The program includes courses and educational experiences that enhance the candidate?s skills and knowledge in the processes of teaching and learning. All graduate students in the teacher certification option must earn two credits for a creative component. The required creative component for this option is the student teaching portfolio. The portfolio is designed to document your achievement of the Iowa Teaching Standards. The portfolio will include a self assessment with reflection and documentation of accomplishments. Graduate students will highlight their accomplishments and answer questions posed by their program of study committee during their final oral examination. Each student?s record will be reviewed to determine if they meet specific requirements for teacher education and licensure. Students may be required to take undergraduate courses to correct deficiencies.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+

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