- Begin the graduate program one summer and be fully eligible for graduation, initial certification, and a teaching position by the following summer. Our intensive, 13-month program (late May through late June of the following year) is approved by and registered with the New York State Education Department.
- Access to graduate assistantships and scholarships to offset the cost of attendance.
- Pursue your studies in small class sizes, which allow for academic, research, and community-based collaborations among faculty and students.
- Participate in field experiences in multiple, diverse sites, including our partnership school in Harlem, NY.
- Complete a teacher inquiry project prior to graduation.
- Benefit from certification reciprocity agreements with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions.
- Be employed, likely prior to graduation. Our graduates teach in rural, urban, and suburban school districts in New York, surrounding states, and around the country (for instance, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, and Virginia).
Master's Degree in Agriculture Education
Develop advanced skills to teach students about agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Fulfill Your Dream to Teach
Our Agriculture Education, M.A.T. is a 36-credit master's degree leading to initial teaching certification in Agriculture Education (for grades K-12).
You will join a cohort of approximately 20-25 students to begin the program in late May and continue through late June of the following year. You will complete core courses in educational theory, curriculum, and instruction. You will also complete discipline-specific courses in Youth Leadership and Organizations, Educational Programs in Agricultural Science, and Advanced Concepts in Agriculture Education.
Hands-on field experiences in varied school and community settings begin from your first summer in the program.
Highlights of our Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Graduate Program
Learn More About the Ithaca College M.A.T. Graduate Education Program
Admission Prerequisites
Education and discipline-specific course requirements to complete prior to enrollment.
Course Descriptions
Courses you will complete to prepare for a teaching career during the intensive 13-month master's degree.
Semester-by-Semester
Get a sense of your semester-by-semester experiences while in the graduate program.
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Dr. Sara Levy
Interim Chair, Graduate Programs in Education