Application Process
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Criteria Considered for Admission to Master’s Programs |
1. Career goal consistent with a major in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
Communications as described in a “Statement of Career and Professional Goals.”
2. Scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test.
3. Current Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score within the last two
years is required from applicants whose native language is not English (See specific
information in International Student section).
4. GPR/GPA for your last 60 hours of undergraduate work. The GPR is computed on
the semesters that contain the last 60 hours (or more) of undergraduate course work.
5. Recommendations from at least three individuals in a position to assess the applicant’s
professional qualifications and achievements. These recommendations are sent directly
to this department. Only one recommendation can be from the ALEC department.
6. Current résumé.
7. Professional work experience is preferred but not required.
8. Acceptance of a Departmental Graduate Faculty member to serve as major advisor.
(In order to develop a degree plan, you must have an additional faculty member in
the department and one outside of department who agree to serve on the advisory
committee).
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Criteria Considered for Admission to Doctoral Programs |
1. Career goal consistent with a major in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
Communications as described in a “Statement of Career and Professional Goals.”
2. A minimum of three years of suitable full-time professional work experience.
3. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
4. Current Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score within the last two
years is required from applicants whose native language is not English (See specific
information in International Student section).
5. Master’s degree in a related area from a college or university of recognized
standing. GPA for Master’s Program.
6. Recommendations from at least five individuals in a position to assess the applicant’s
professional qualifications and achievements. These recommendations are to be sent
directly to this department. Only one recommendation can be from the ALEC department.
7. Current résumé to demonstrate work experience; a professional portfolio is recommended.
8. After screening, applicants may be asked to conduct a 30-minute interview with
the Graduate Faculty. These interviews can be scheduled in person, over interactive
video, or via telephone.
9. Acceptance of a Departmental Graduate Faculty member to serve as major advisor.
(In order to develop a degree plan, you must have two faculty members in the department
and one outside of department who agree to serve on the advisory committee).
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Application Procedures |
When you apply to a graduate program, you first apply to Texas A&M University
with the Office of Graduate Admissions and Records, College Station, Texas 77843-0100. You can
apply using the State of Texas Common application form and degree code at
http://admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/. If you did not receive your degree from
Texas A&M University, you must request that official transcripts for all undergraduate
and graduate courses taken at other universities be sent to the Office of Graduate
Admissions. Graduate Record Examination scores can be designated at the time of
testing to be sent to Texas A&M University. The Office of Graduate Admissions
will enter only official scores from the testing center. These scores are kept for
only 5 years. Our department will accept unofficial GRE scores if the applicant
can provide a copy of the official scores.
A graduate applicant must have a major advisor to be admitted.
It is imperative for you to “meet” with faculty in your interest area so that a
major advisor can recommend you for admission to the program (For a
list of faculty
members, see the
Graduate Faculty list
). Action for departmental admission cannot be taken until all
materials required have been received by the Office of Graduate
Admissions and this department.
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Admission Deadlines for U.S. Citizens |
Admission Deadlines for International Students |
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Spring |
October 1 |
Spring |
August 1 |
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Summer |
March 1 |
Summer |
November 1 |
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Fall |
March 1 |
Fall |
March 1 |
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International Students |
International students applying for admission should note specific conditions to
meet and procedures to follow. Applicants for admission from non-English-speaking
countries must score 213 (computer-based)/80 (internet) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). A satisfactory score on oral and written English proficiency examinations
is required after arrival on campus, depending upon responsibilities that a student
may have as a graduate assistant. See http://international.tamu.edu/
for additional information about procedures and requirements.
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Prospective Graduate Student Timeline
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
Communications
Download this Timeline |
8 weeks before deadline:
• Take the GRE and send scores to TAMU http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/
• For International Students, take the TOEFL exam
o Required for international students whose
native language is not English. TOEFL is waived with a 400 GRE verbal or by receiving
a baccalaureate degree with all four years of attendance at a US college or university.
• If you did not graduate from TAMU, have transcripts sent
to TAMU
6 weeks before deadline:
• Apply to Texas A&M University (on-line at
www.applytexas.org
)
o Application Fee
• $50 for U.S.
citizens
• $75 for International
applicants
4 weeks before deadline:
• Request Letters of Reference (Limit one from the ALEC department)
o 3 for Masters; 5 for Doctorates
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Once you have submitted the application and it has been
processed through the Admission Office, the reference form can
be accessed online at: http://applicant.tamu.edu.
If you choose not to use the electronic form to submit the
recommendations, you may send letter format directly to the
program coordinator at the address below.
• Doctoral candidates only - Evidence of Professional
Experience (3 years minimum; an electronic portfolio to demonstrate competencies
is suggested).
2 weeks before deadline:
• Complete the Prospective Graduate Student
Information Form
• Submit a Résumé
• Submit Statement of Purpose (should be at least
2 pages double-spaced)
Click here for the Guidelines for writing your Statement of Purpose
• Check to make sure all other materials have been received
*Note: Doctoral students may be interviewed by the graduate faculty as a part of
the admission process. All prospective students are encouraged to
meet with graduate faculty
to determine major professor preference.
For questions
or to check on your application status, please contact:
Clarice Fulton, Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Agricultural
Leadership, Education, & Communications
Texas
A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-2116
Room 107E Scoates Hall
Email: cfulton@aged.tamu.edu
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Departmental Assistantships |
Assistantships are available on a competitive basis to qualified individuals. An
applicant cannot be considered for an assistantship until all admission materials
are received from the Office of Graduate Admission and Records. Specific assignments are made
based upon the needs of the Department and the experience of the students. Efforts
are made to provide experiences that will contribute to the student’s graduate experience.
Applications for assistantships and available position descriptions can be found at
http://alec.tamu.edu/gradadvise/grad-asst.aspx.
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Financing Your Education |
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Pursuing graduate study is expensive. However, in addition to graduate assistantships
described above, opportunities for financial assistance through fellowships, work
study, financial aid, and participation in departmental contract work may be possible.
• University fellowships: Contact the Office of Graduate Studies
at (979) 845-3631, Fax (979) 845-1596.
• Financial aid and work study: Contact the Office of Graduate
Student Financial Aid (including grants and loans) at (979) 847-9061, (979) 845-3236.
• Part-time employment within TAMU System: Contact the TAMU
Department of Human Resources at (979) 845-5154.
• Housing information: Contact the Housing Office at (979) 845-4744
(on-campus), (979) 845- 1741 (off-campus).
Non Degree Seeking (NDS) Student Information
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NDS Information at the Undergraduate level |
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NDS Information at the Graduate level |
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