Ag Sciences & Natural Resources Land-Grant University Faculty Preparation, GCRT

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 12

Required Courses
AECL 5201Faculty Preparation in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Seminar Series (one credit hour per semester for three semesters)3
Elective Courses
Select one course from each of the three following areas:9
Teaching (select one of the following):
College Teaching of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Advanced Methods of Teaching Agriculture
Experiential Learning Theory in Agricultural Settings
Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education
Effective Teaching in College and Universities
Mindfulness, Curriculum, and Teaching
Research (select one of the following):
Writing for Scholarly Publications in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Preparing Publishable Manuscripts
Grant Seeking
Scientific Writing in Horticulture
Extension/Outreach (section one of the following):
Program Evaluation in Agriculture and Extension
Volunteer Management in Agricultural and Extension Education
Methods of Technological Change
Extension Program Development
Adult Programs in Agricultural and Extension Education
Participatory Systems Modeling
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Strategic Health Communications Campaigns
Total Hours12

Graduate College Certificate Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Graduate Certificate Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.