Master of Science in Agricultural Education

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.

To view education outcomes for this program please click the following link:

http://www.ageds.iastate.edu/graduate/agedgradoutcomes.htm

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. Fifteen credits of required courses include: Foundations of Agricultural Education (AgEdS 550), Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education (AgEdS 524), Introduction to Learning Theory in Agricultural Education (AgEdS 533), Instructional Methods for Adult and Higher Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgEdS 520), and Introduction to Research in Agricultural Education (AgEdS 510). The curriculum also includes 13 credits of electives, 2 credits of creative component, and a final oral examination. Up to 8 credits may be transferred from another university.

**Students are accepted from any part of the United States and Canada.

For more information contact:

Greg Miller, Professor & Director of Graduate Education
Department of Agricultural Education and Studies
201 Curtiss Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-2583 or e-mail: gsmiller@iastate.edu

Admission Information:

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