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
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.
A champion mindset with the Texas Aggie Rodeo team
Madalyn Richards ’25 was no stranger to the pressure of the rodeo arena. After years of competition, she had faced countless nerve-wracking moments. Yet, before her final run at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, a rare sense of nervousness washed over her. It was an unusual feeling for someone who had competed so many times that it had almost become second nature.
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