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The Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications is an on-campus, research-focused doctoral program. This tailored degree offers diverse academic and investigative opportunities specifically crafted to develop scholars capable of tackling intricate challenges in food systems, agricultural sciences, natural resources, and human sciences. Participants will complete the program with robust theoretical knowledge and sophisticated research capabilities essential for professional opportunities in both governmental and commercial sectors.
Program alumni frequently secure academic positions, leadership roles in public and corporate education, natural resource conservation, Extension services, global development initiatives, and various other agricultural, biological, and social science professions.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.