Department of
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
8 Degree Programs
Our degree programs lead to professional careers. Graduates are uniquely equipped for leadership, education, communication and training roles in the broad field of agricultural sciences and human performance.
8 Unique Minors and Certificates
These unique programs include a variety of hands-on learning opportunities such as magazine and podcast production, student teaching, graduate certificates with international or extension focuses, or a leadership fellows program unlike any other.
1100+ Enrolled Students
Our students are training to be the next generation of communicators, educators, leaders and professionals in the food, agriculture, natural resource and human sciences.
Investing in student success
“ALEC is an inclusive and supportive program that works hard to meet my needs. I get questions answered quickly with extensive and helpful responses. They remind me of upcoming tasks and events which I greatly appreciate. I really feel like ALEC is in it for the students.”
Kristi Schonefeld, Master of Agriculture in agricultural development student
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications News
Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus Awards honor Shafer and Youngkin
Leroy “Shafe” Shafer ’67 and Bill Youngkin ’69, J.D., both graduates of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, ALEC, are among 11 former students recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by The Association of Former Students.
Aggies experience transformational internships at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is more than just a celebration of agriculture, music and rodeo — it’s a proving ground for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students. Through internships offered by the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, students are given the opportunity to gain real-world experience, develop professional skills and build connections.
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