Welcome to Texas Tech University's Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. The department works closely with the College of Education and College of Mass Communications to offer a valuable degree program.
In addition to receiving a quality education, departmental students are part of a family-like atmosphere and attend many classes together at the university. Faculty members in the department use a student-centered approach to show students how to successfully function in today's fast-paced, technologically advanced job market. Teachers in the department know their students and are available to help students with class projects, advising and job applications. Support like this helps make the transition to campus life at Texas Tech an easy one.
Upcoming Events
May 8 – Last Day of Class
May 10-15 – Final Exams
May 15-18 – AAAE Conference, Asheville, NC
May 21-24 – AIAEE Conference, Thailand
May 18-19 – Commencement
June 5 – Summer I Begins
June 11-15 – 4-H Round-Up, Lubbock
June 11-14 – ACE Conference, Annapolis, MD
July 8-11 – ALE Conference, Key West
July 10 – Summer II Begins
July 30-August 3 – VATAT Conference, Amarillo
August 11 – Commencement
Announcements
- Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation (GSP) Exam study materials have been developed especially for ACOM students. Download Guidebook and Practice Exam with answers.
- The Department of Agricultural Education and Communications has three doctoral-level graduate assistant positions starting summer/fall 2012 (more information). The position is available for a three year appointment, which is appropriate for the completion of a PhD program.
- Beginning Fall 2011, students majoring in the department will be required to have a personal laptop computer. Please click here to view system requirements. For more information contact the department or your advisor at 806.742.2816 or send an email to Dr. Steve Fraze at steven.fraze@ttu.edu.
In the Spotlight
CASNR Honors Banquet Spotlights Outstanding Students
Dozens of outstanding students, staff and faculty from across Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were honored at its annual Honors Banquet.
Two Faculty Members Receive University Honors
David Doerfert and Scott Burris are recognized with prestigious awards during the university's Faculty Honors Convocation.
Shirley L. and LuCille Garrison Endowed Chair goes to AEC's Steve Fraze
Steve Fraze, chairman of Texas Tech’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, has been named the Shirley L. and LuCille Garrison Endowed Chair in Rural Youth Development.
Tech ACT Hosts National Collegiate Conference
More than 100 agricultural communications students from across the nation will be on the Texas Tech campus Feb. 23-25 to attend the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow’s Professional Development Conference.
Texas Tech to Offer Doctoral Program for Ag Education Leaders
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Communications and Education will be available starting in January.