Online Agricultural Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Masters of Science in Agricultural Education (online) is a program that can be completed entirely at a distance as there are no required on-campus courses or meetings. The program is designed for agriculture teachers in secondary and post-secondary settings, extension professionals, educators in public and private settings, and agricultural communicators. The flexibility of the program makes it possible for working professionals to obtain a master's while continuing to meet personal and professional responsibilities.

The curriculum is 30 semester hours and is flexible allowing you to create a program best suited to your needs, interests, and aspirations. You may choose to earn a specialization in agricultural extension education.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed baccerealute degree in agricultural related field from a recognized institution.

English Communication Requirement: If English is not one of your primary languages you learned as a child (even if you are a US citizen), you must meet the English communication requirement in one of the following ways:
Students taking undergraduate courses should submit one of the following to the Office of Admissions: TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 550 (PBT); IELTS score of 6.5 with no subscore below 5.5; SAT-Verbal score of 420 or ACT-English score of 16.

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The world depends on agricultural sciences, which is why agricultural educators are needed everywhere – in business, in schools, and in government.

The Master’s in Agricultural Education at N.C. A&T will prepare you for a professional career in teaching or communicating the complexities of the global agriculture and natural resources systems that we all depend on.

Graduates of our program find rewarding careers as: agriscience teachers for middle or high schools; 4-H agents; Cooperative Extension agents; environmental lawyers; professors or researchers at land-grant universities; managers, human resources, public relations and marketing professionals for agricultural industries; government professionals for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), other federal or state agencies, and more.

The Master of Science in Agricultural Education at N.C. A&T offers two concentrations for you to choose from, depending on your career goals:

Professional Licensure – Prepares individuals to teach agriscience education in middle and high schools. Graduates of this track are eligible to apply for advanced (graduate level) licensure in North Carolina. This track offers graduates versatility in career options, because it prepares them for the many other professions that rely on agricultural educators.

Professional Service – Prepares individuals for careers in agribusiness, Cooperative Extension, government, or legal professions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International Applicants
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International applicants must proof English proficiency in one of the following ways :

1. Official TOEFL Scores

Internet Based: 79-80
CPU Based: 213
Paper Based: 550

2. Official IELTS Scores
Score: 6.5

3. PTE academic score - 53 or higher

TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are reportable for a period of two years from the date of the exam. If the scores are older than two years, the student must re-take the exam.

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The graduate program in Agricultural Education at Montana State University is designed to prepare graduates for entry into or advancement in formal and non-formal teaching careers. This program also provides development of professional leadership skills for other careers in agribusiness, government service, extension, or adult education.

The master's degree program in Agricultural Education, with its various options, provides a program that can be tailored to meet each student's career goals. In addition to the wide variety of professional courses in agricultural education, offerings are also available from all academic Departments in the College of Agriculture, including agricultural economics, animal and range sciences, land resources and environmental sciences, plant sciences and plant pathology, and veterinary molecular biology. Specialization areas such as adult education, educational administration, career education, and curriculum coordination are also available through cooperation with the College of Education, Health and Human Development. Plan A (thesis), Plan B (project or professional paper), and an online option are available.

Entry Requirements

Any applicant who has received a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may apply for admission to The Graduate School.

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with post-baccalaureate coursework must have a graduate GPA of at least 3.0.

International applicants
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International applicants must prove English Language proficiency in one of the following ways :

Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT) 80
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT) 550
IELTS 7

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Career growth does not have to be limited by your location. The Doc@Distance program allows you to earn the degree wherever you are. Program graduates can find employment in a variety of instructional, supervisory, and administrative positions across the education and training professions.

The program will employ a variety of delivery methods with the primary tools being Blackboard (a virtual learning environment used to access course material) and Interactive Video Conferencing (ITV). During the first two years of the program, students will have at least one live course delivered via interactive video and one asynchronous course each semester. In addition to courses, the cohort will work together on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings at campus or profession-related locations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Applicants must submit Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores to the Graduate School. Scores must be less than five years old at the time of application.

International students: you must also submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.

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Become a more effective educator and deepen your understanding of agricultural issues and how to communicate them in informal settings. With interdisciplinary courses combining theory and practice, the agricultural Extension education curriculum can be tailored to suit your specific professional goals and interests — whether in the field of Extension education or other professions requiring community education and public contact.

CSU, a leader in agricultural education, offers one of the only agricultural Extension education distance education programs of its kind in the nation and it's designed for working professionals.

Students interact and network with others across the country who are in Extension or similar agencies.

Advisors help students design plans of study that emphasize immediate career applicability.

Distance education allows working professionals to obtain a degree without putting their careers on hold.

Entry Requirements

The agricultural Extension education (M.Agr.) degree requires applicants to have the following:

- A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution (the program is not restricted to students with particular backgrounds or degrees).

- A minimum 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate coursework (a person with a GPA lower than 3.0 could still be considered if they present evidence acceptable to the College of their ability to complete advanced degree requirements.)

- GRE Test Scores are not required.

Applicants should submit

- Current resume or vita

- Statement of purpose

- Three letters of recommendation

- Official transcript

- TOEFL scores (only international applicants)

The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

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