Career growth does not have to be limited by your location. The Doc@Distance A PROVEN PROGRAM FROM TWO TOP DEPARTMENTS program allows you to earn the degree from wherever you are. Program The joint faculty is a team of more than 30 faculty members who each hold original academic graduates are found in a variety of instructional, supervisory, and administrative appointment at Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. Each faculty member positions across the education and training professions. brings expertise and experience that will enhance your academic and professional career. In addition, both departments are ranked among the top ten agricultural education departments in the U.S. based on a 2009 national study of the profession. Together, the resources of CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS INCLUDE: these two departments and their respective universities can provide you with the type of • 4-H youth specialists • High school agriculture science educational experience that will help you achieve your personal and career goals. • Community college faculty educators • Extension county & district directors • Non-profit organization directors TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY • Historical center directors • University instructors & faculty Texas Tech University was created by legislative action in 1923 and has the distinction of being the largest comprehensive higher education institution in the western two-thirds of the PROGRAM DELIVERY DOCTOR OF EDUCATION state of Texas with more than 35,000 students from every county in Texas, all 50 states and The program will employ a variety of delivery methods with the primary tools being more than 90 foreign countries. learning management tools (used to access course materials, assignments and IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Today, the university is the major institution of higher education in a region larger than 46 of assessments) and interactive video conferencing. During the first two years of the nation’s 50 states and is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, law the program, students will have at least two courses each semester commonly school, and medical school. The university currently offers 150 undergraduate, 100 master’s delivered asynchronously with the possibility of a live session scheduled to and 50 doctoral degree programs. With more than 40 college distance and off-campus supplement the course. In addition to courses, the cohort will work together on instruction opportunities and a comprehensive K-12 distance learning program that make Career growth does pursuing an education through Texas Tech University possible no matter where “here” is. regular basis including face-to-face meetings at campus or profession-related locations. not have to be limited by your location. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Texas A&M University is a research-intensive flagship university and has flourished to become one of the nation’s premier research universities. The university is ranked #2 in Earn a Doctor the 2014 U.S. News & World Report in the “great schools, great prices” category and by the Wall Street Journal among all universities in the nation based on graduates recruiters of Education prefer to hire. It is also at the top statewide in student retention and graduation, making it the in Agricultural university of choice for students from all walks of life. Texas A&M opened in 1876 as Texas’ first public institution of higher education. Boasting Education from a current student body close to 59,000 including 13,000 graduate students and a physical wherever you are. campus of more than 5,200 acres, Texas A&M is among the nation’s largest universities. In 1971 and 1989 respectively, Texas A&M was designated as a Sea Grant and a Space Grant institution, making it among the first four universities to hold the triple distinction of Land Grant, Sea Grant, and Space Grant designations. There’s access to world-class research programs and award-winning faculty. There are opportunities to learn in and out of the classroom whether through technology or through one of our branch campuses or international study centers. A Joint Program Between:

Face-to-face meetings have deepened the students’ connection to the program PROGRAM COORDINATORS: content, the profession and each other. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Dr. David Doerfert Clarice Fulton Department of Agricultural Education Department of Agricultural Leadership, & Communications Education, & Communications Box 2131 | Lubbock, TX 79409 Box 2116 | College Station, TX 77843 To learn 806.834-4477 979.862.7180 more: [email protected] [email protected] http://alec.tamu.edu/academics/ http://alec.tamu.edu/academics/distance-education/joint-edd-program/ distance-education/joint-edd-program/ Applications will be accepted beginning January 2, 2017 until April 1, The Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education degree program is a 64-credit 2017. A new cohort will be admitted every two years (e.g. 2019, 2021). hours post-master’s degree program that combines content, experiences and STEP ONE technology to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Follow the Graduate School admissions procedures for each campus: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AT: REQUIRED CORE COURSES [31 HOURS] www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/how.php Face-to-Face Meetings Year One Attendance at face-to-face meetings is TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT: Fall 2017 Frontiers in Research (TAMU - 3 hours) required. Cost incurred for travel is the http://alec.tamu.edu/academics/graduate/how-to-apply/ History & Philosophy of Ag. Education & Communications (TTU - 3 hours) responsibility of the student. Additional travel by some individuals may occur • Complete the ApplyTexas common application for a Fall 2017 start at Seminar (TTU - Face-to-face meeting in Lubbock, TX - 1 hour) www.applytexas.org and submit an application fee at each university. during the program at the request of the Spring 2018 Program Development in Ag. Education & Communications (TTU - 3 hours) student’s chair or graduate committee. • Submit current GRE scores (five years old or less) to each university. Foundations in Leadership Theory (TAMU - 3 hours) Information on the GRE can be found at www.gre.org Seminar – Content Areas across AGED disciplines (TAMU - 1 hour) • International Students: You must also submit your Test of English as Summer 2018 Assessing Program Effectiveness (statistics) (TTU - 3 hours) a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score to both Graduate Schools. Year Two Specializations Fall 2018 Methods of Technological Change (TTU - 3 hours) While the specific Support Field and Internship courses in the degree program STEP TWO Principles of Adult Education (TAMU - 3 hours) are decided by the student and their In addition to the online application, you must submit an electronic Seminar - Innovative Posters (TAMU - Face-to-face mtg in College Station, TX - 1 hour) portfolio to the Texas A&M eCampus website. graduate committee chairs and members, Spring 2019 Evaluation of Programs in Vocational, Technical, & Extension Education (TTU - 3 hours) a number of specializations or certificate THE PORTFOLIO WILL INCLUDE: ALSO INCLUDE A 3-5 MINUTE programs are available and can be Qualitative Research Methods (TAMU - 3 hours) • Cover page DIGITAL VIDEO OF YOURSELF incorporated into the degree program. Seminar (TTU Face-to-face meeting at AAAE National Conference (TBD) - 1 hour) These include: • Two-page statement of intent WHERE YOU SHARE: (why you want to be in the • General information about • Agricultural Communications yourself program) PROGRAM SPECIFIC COURSES [33 HOURS] • Agricultural Leadership • Strategies that you have used to • A minimun of two letters of • eLearning support from employer and achieve your career success Year Three Summer 2019 Support Field course (TTU - 3 hours) family • How the Doc@Distance • Five letters of recommendation program fits into your short and Fall 2019 Support Field course (TAMU - 3 hours) from professionals long term goals Support Field course (TAMU - 3 hours) Technology Requirements • A minimum of three writing • Details on how you plan to Seminar (TTU - Face-to-face meeting in Lubbock, TX - 1 hour) Students must have the hardware and samples (statement of purpose manage your time and priorities Spring 2020 Writing for Professional Publications (TAMU - 3 hours) counts as one writing sample) in order to successfully complete software skill set as well as access to the degree Multivariate and Data Interpretation Field (TTU - 3 hours) the appropriate technology including • Current curriculm vita Seminar – Extension (TAMU - 1 hour) a high speed Internet connection. Year Four Students should also have a camera and Summer 2020 Support Field course (TTU - 3 hours) microphone (built-in or plug-in) for video conferencing purposes. The individual STEP THREE Internship (TAMU - 1 hour) Financial aid information for your program is available through applicant’s ability to successfully connect Texas A&M University at www.financialaid.tamu.edu Fall 2020 Research (TAMU - 3 hours) to the program’s various technology Dissertation Research (TTU - 3 hours) systems may be tested prior to granting final admission to the program. Spring 2021 Research (TAMU - 3 hours) While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting courses, policies, and Dissertation Research (TTU - 3 hours) other statements within this publication, the two universities reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Students are subject to all degree regulations as outlined in the respective Undergraduate/Graduate catalogs