Highlights
The Maryland Agricultural Teachers Association recognized Dr. Welsh and the Agricultural & Extension Education program as the 2022 Outstanding Post Secondary Agriculture Program.
The Agricultural & Extension Education program was recognized as an Outstanding Post Secondary Agriculture Program (Region VI) by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (2023).
Agricultural & Extension Education
What is Agricultural Education?
The Agricultural and Extension Education program trains students to teach within classrooms, board rooms, and agricultural environments with the latest knowledge and applied skills in agriculture. Coursework includes Agribusiness, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Career Development, Environmental and Natural Resources, Food Science, Leadership and Youth Development, Plant Science, and Power, Structural and Technical Systems. Students with the goal to obtain state certification in teaching will complete a series of educational courses designed to increase their experience in developing and delivering agricultural lessons in the K-12 setting. Graduates are prepared to educate the next generation as agriculturally aware and adept students.
Why study at UMD?
If you value diversity of experience and knowledge, the University of Maryland’s Agricultural & Extension Education program is the place for you. Maryland is coined “America in Miniature” due to its varied geography, demographics, industrial enterprises, and of course, diverse agriculture. With beaches to the east and mountains to the west, the University is nestled in the heart of the DC metropolitan area, which enables students vast experiences across private and public entities. Students in the program engage with other pre-service science and math education students through the Terrapin Teachers courses as well as dynamic courses with other secondary education majors.
Entry Pathways:
Four-Year Double Major (Bachelor’s of Science: Agricultural Science & Technology, Bachelor’s of Secondary Education Science)
Five-Year Integrated Master’s (Bachelor’s of Science: Agricultural Science & Technology, Master of Arts: Secondary Education)
Institute of Applied Agriculture Certificate
What COURSES YOU SHOULD TAKE?
TLPL 101: Inquiry Approach To Teaching STEM (Step 1)
No permission code or application needed
TLPL 102: Inquiry Teaching Of STEM In Middle School
Must have completed TLPL101.
TLPL 414: Special Topics In Education; Knowing And Learning
Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in TLPL102.
TLPL 401: Student Centered Curriculum And Instruction
Pre- or Co-requisite: Permission of instructor; and TLPL102; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in TLPL414 (formerly 488M).
TLPL 415: Special Topics In Education; Perspectives In Science
Generally taken second semester of junior year. Permission Required.
TLPL 479
: Professional Seminar In Education
Generally taken spring semester of senior year. Permission required.
TLPL 479L - Sections Offered:
Contact the department for information to register for this course.
TLPL 481: Embracing Diversity in the Classroom Community
TLPL 481 - Sections Offered:
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TLPL 489: Internship In Education
Prerequisite: TLPL420; or permission of instructor.
Restriction: Must be in Secondary Educ: Science program.
TLPL 489 - Sections Offered:
(Fall Only)
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TLPL 478L: Professional Seminar In Education
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
TLPL 478L - Sections Offered:
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