M.S. in Agricultural Education 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

M.S. in Agricultural Education

Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Study Level

Masters

Meet the demand for agriculture educators. University extension educators and high school agriculture science teachers are in high demand in communities throughout the United States, especially in major agriculture states, like Idaho. In this program, you will master the skills and techniques to teach youth and adults leadership and life skills through agricultural coursework and activities. You will study advanced teaching methods, leadership and communications, and research methodologies related to agricultural and extension education. Students in this program lead independent research in the form of a thesis paper or practical project for a real-world client. Both thesis and non-thesis options are offered. The M.S. (non-thesis) is a terminal program designed to provide a broader preparation than the M.S. with thesis. Of the minimum of 30 credits required under the non-thesis option, at least 18 must be in courses at the 500s level and the remainder may include 400s level courses in the majors and 300s and 400s level courses in supporting areas. A professional paper is optional at the discretion of the candidate's supervisory committee. A comprehensive examination is required which may be written and/or oral. This program could be a good fit if you: Hold an undergraduate degree in agriculture education or related field Want to conduct research in the field Have strong critical-thinking, leadership and communication skills Enjoy working with people With this degree, you could become a/an: Extension educator Agriculture teacher at secondary level (6-12 grades) Youth development educator Community planning consultant Professional at an agriculture organization

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Study Level

Masters

Meet the demand for agriculture educators. University extension educators and high school agriculture science teachers are in high demand in communities throughout the United States, especially in major agriculture states, like Idaho. In this program, you will master the skills and techniques to teach youth and adults leadership and life skills through agricultural coursework and activities. You will study advanced teaching methods, leadership and communications, and research methodologies related to agricultural and extension education. Students in this program lead independent research in the form of a thesis paper or practical project for a real-world client. Both thesis and non-thesis options are offered. The M.S. (non-thesis) is a terminal program designed to provide a broader preparation than the M.S. with thesis. Of the minimum of 30 credits required under the non-thesis option, at least 18 must be in courses at the 500s level and the remainder may include 400s level courses in the majors and 300s and 400s level courses in supporting areas. A professional paper is optional at the discretion of the candidate's supervisory committee. A comprehensive examination is required which may be written and/or oral. This program could be a good fit if you: Hold an undergraduate degree in agriculture education or related field Want to conduct research in the field Have strong critical-thinking, leadership and communication skills Enjoy working with people With this degree, you could become a/an: Extension educator Agriculture teacher at secondary level (6-12 grades) Youth development educator Community planning consultant Professional at an agriculture organization

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

2 Years
Jan-2000

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