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.
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.
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, M.Ag. Student
Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications News
Matt Baker: An impactful career shaping leaders of agriculture
It is never easy for someone who truly loves their job to retire. It is especially difficult when that person is someone who has dedicated their career to authentically communicating and connecting with others. Matt Baker, Ph.D., head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Bryan-College Station, will retire Sept. 30.
Sara Burke: From student to agricultural education leader
In the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, students are being set up for lasting, successful careers as agricultural educators. With a national shortage of these vital educators, the department’s efforts to train capable, passionate teachers is more important than ever. The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications has a rich history of producing not just agricultural teachers, but nurturing Aggie educators who lead and inspire others to teach.
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