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Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
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      • B.S. Agricultural Communications and Journalism
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      • M.S. Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications – Thesis
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Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications

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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.

Degree Programs
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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.

Minors and Certificates
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800+ 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.

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“I pursued Texas A&M University for my undergraduate degree because of the loving campus environment and helpful Aggies. Ever since my first ever tour before committing, I have felt a sense of belonging here. Every individual that crossed my path has been a huge influence on my future endeavors and helped me develop my passion to assist others with experiences.”

Nathan Preston ’22, Graduate student
Houston, Texas

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Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications News

Annual AggieFest teaches future leaders

Event marks 15th year of providing leadership opportunities for Texas A&M, FFA, 4-H students

Read more about the 2022 Aggiefest

A growing legacy for leadership education

New endowed chair established honoring leadership legacies of Dr. Joe Townsend ’67 and Dr. Chris Townsend

Read more about the Townsend Endowed chair

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