Agriscience Education

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

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Auburn University

United States of America , Auburn

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,230 / year

Next Intake 16-Aug-2023

Agriscience Education

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Agriscience Education – MEd/MS, EdS

Agriscience Education – MEd (Alternative Certification, Online)

Code	Title	Hours
Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist
Teaching Field: 12 hours
CTCT 7910	Practicum in Area of Specialization	3
Select 9 hours from the following:	9
CTCT 7100	Teaching Mechanical Technology
CTCT 7120	Courses of Study in Agriscience Education
CTCT 7300	Integrating Technology in Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7400	Agricultural Literacy Education
CTCT 7900	Directed Studies
CTCT 7960	Special Problems
CTCT 7970	Special Topics in Area of Specialization
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level and above in the teaching field (i.e., AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, CSES, CTCT, CTSE, ENTM, FISH, FORY, HORT, PLPA, POUL, RSOC)
Professional Studies: 18-21 hours	18
CTCT 6050	Methods of Teaching in Area of Specialization
CTCT 6060	Program Planning in Area of Specialization
CTRD 6000	Language and Literacy in the Content Areas ¹
RSED 6000	Advanced Survey of Exceptionality ¹
CTCT 7920	Clinical Residency ²
Total Hours	30

¹	RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 18 hours in Professional Studies and 30 total program hours.
²	Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
	Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.

Agriscience Education – MEd (Certification, Online)

Code	Title	Hours
Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field
Teaching Field: 15 hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses.
Select 15 hours from the following:	15
CTCT 7100	Teaching Mechanical Technology
CTCT 7120	Courses of Study in Agriscience Education
CTCT 7300	Integrating Technology in Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7400	Agricultural Literacy Education
CTCT 7900	Directed Studies
CTCT 7910	Practicum in Area of Specialization ¹
CTCT 7960	Special Problems
CTCT 7970	Special Topics in Area of Specialization
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above in the teaching field (i.e., AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, CSES, CTCT, CTSE, ENTM, FISH, FORY, HORT, PLPA, POUL, or RSOC)
Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours	3
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course ²
Additional Courses: 12 hours
Select 12 hours from the following:	12
CTCT 7000	Foundations of Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7010	Youth Program Development
CTCT 7710	Advanced Teaching Methods
CTCT 7720	Advanced Program Planning in Area of Specialization
CTCT 7730	Program Evaluation
CTCT 7750	Administration of Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7760	Comprehensive Planning in Career and Technical Education
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above ³
Total Hours	30

¹	Required unless teaching in area of certification at an approved school site.
²	RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
³	Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.

Agriscience Education – MS (Non-certification, Online Option Available)

Code	Title	Hours
Agriscience Education - MS (Non-certification)
Teaching and Learning: 15 Hours	15
Advisor-Approved CTCT Courses: 15 Hours
Advisor-Approved Electives: 15 Hours	15
6000-level and above advisor-approved AGEC / AGRI / ANSC / CSES / CTCT / CTSE / ENTM / FISH / FORY / HORT / PLPA / POUL / RSOC
Total Hours	30

Agriscience Education – EdS (Certification, Online)

Code	Title	Hours
Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field
Teaching Field: 12 Hours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses.
Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses from the following:	12
CTCT 7100	Teaching Mechanical Technology
CTCT 7120	Courses of Study in Agriscience Education
CTCT 7900	Directed Studies
CTCT 7910	Practicum in Area of Specialization
CTCT 7960	Special Problems
CTCT 7970	Special Topics in Area of Specialization
Other advisor-approved courses 6000 level and above in the teaching field (i.e., AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, CSES, CTCT, CTSE, ENTM, FISH, FORY, HORT, PLPA, POUL, or RSOC)
Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours	3
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course ¹
Additional Courses: 15 Hours
Select 15 hours from the following:	15
CTCT 6080	Principles of Coordination
CTCT 7000	Foundations of Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7010	Youth Program Development
CTCT 7200	Career and Occupational Information
CTCT 7300	Integrating Technology in Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7710	Advanced Teaching Methods
CTCT 7720	Advanced Program Planning in Area of Specialization
CTCT 7730	Program Evaluation
CTCT 7750	Administration of Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7760	Comprehensive Planning in Career and Technical Education
CTCT 7770	Clinical Supervision
CTCT 7780	Research in Career and Technical Education
CTCT 8910	Practicum in Area of Specialization ²
CTCT 8980	Field Project ²
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above ³
Total Hours	30

¹	RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
²	To ensure a field experience, CTCT 8910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTCT 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
³	Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
	In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
	Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
	All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.

Disciplines

Graduate School

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.
Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
- Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
- Full-time Auburn University employees
- Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
- Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
- Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
- GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
- Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
- Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,230 / year

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.