Teaching: Secondary Agricultural Education M.S.Ed.

CIP: 131301

The Master of Science in Education degree with a concentration in Teaching Secondary Agricultural Education is available for those pursuing a career in teaching. This program is particularly adapted to the needs of agricultural education teachers who embark upon a graduate program. The student continues the development of their professional educational background while concentrating on their area of specialization in agriculture. The graduate study will improve the qualifications and capabilities of the students, provide opportunity for independent study and investigation, and provide the necessary education for graduate students to enter further advanced degree programs. Students must meet the requirements of the School of Education in addition to the requirements of the Department of Agricultural Sciences. For additional information see the School of Education section of this catalog.

Program Admission Requirements

• To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:

  Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 with a 3.0 GPA in the first six hours of graduate study at Northwest in the major where admission is requested

• Documentation of ONE of the following:
  Valid teaching certificate or two years prior to teaching with a valid teaching certificate,
  Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment (MEES, EdTPA, etc.),
  Successful completion of master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 2.75 GPA,
  Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher,
  3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE®,
  National Board Certification

Requirements

School of Professional Education Requirements

EDUC 61641	Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools	3
EDUC 61642	Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	3
EDUC 61649	Issues in Education	3
EDUC 61667	Practicum for a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum	3

School of Agricultural Sciences Requirements

 

Agriculture Requirements

12

12 hours of advisor approved electives in agriculture.

Unspecified Electives (6)

 

Electives (6)

6

Any graduate course from any department may be selected as an elective providing the student will have completed at least 15 semester hours at the 600 level.

Total Credit Hours: 30

Comprehensive Examination

The education portion of the comprehensive assessment will be completed in the education coursework. The agriculture portion of the assessment will be scheduled and administered by faculty members in the School of Agricultural Sciences. Each academic unit will be responsible for the construction and evaluation of its portion of the comprehensive assessment. The degree candidate must pass both portions of the assessment.