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
Jan. 19 – Spring Classes Begin
Feb. 23-25 – ACT Professional Development Conference at Texas Tech
March 10-18 – Spring Break
March 29 – TTU CDE Invitational
April 14 – Area FFA Contests
April 21 – State FFA Contests
April 23-27 – Ag Awareness Week
April 25 – Department Banquet
Announcements
- The Department of Agricultural Education and Communications has three doctoral-level graduate assistant positions starting summer/fall 2012 (more information). These positions are tailored for a person seeking a PhD degree. The position is available for a three year appointment, which is appropriate for the completion of a PhD program.
- The newest edition of The Agriculturist is now available online. Click here to view the Spring 2012 magazine.
- Beginning Fall 2011, students majoring in agricultural communications or interdisciplinary agriculture 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
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.
AEC Researchers Secure $600K Marketing Grant to Assist Farmers, Ranchers
A group of Texas Tech researchers is part of a larger compilation of institutions receiving a grant to help beginning farmers and ranchers market their products and businesses.
Smith Selects CASNR Assistant Dean Cindy Akers for Integrated Scholar Honor
CASNR’s Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Programs has been named a 2011 Texas Tech Integrated Scholar by the university’s Office of the Provost.
In Profile: Fox Finds Fulfillment in Ag Council Leadership, Collegiate FFA
With both of her parents working on ranches in West Texas, being involved in agriculture seemed second nature to Adeline Fox.
China Agriculture Professor Joins Ongoing Texas Tech Water Management Project
Zongren Kuang, an associate professor from the College of Humanities and Development at China Agricultural University, has joined Texas Tech’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications as a visiting professor.