The Master of Science in Agriculture gives the graduate student advanced knowledge in the field of agricultural education, preparing the student to succeed in positions of leadership and management in secondary schools and extension education.
Specific Degree Requirements
Each candidate desiring to complete the Master of Science in Agriculture degree must complete 33 semester hours, 18 of which are required core courses and 15 elective hours. The eleven courses will be offered in one calendar year. All courses will be taught online. This program is designed to best serve agricultural educators in providing a quality education to place-bound agricultural professionals.
Curriculum
Course Requirements (33 hours)
Each candidate desiring to complete the Master of Science in Agriculture degree must complete 33 semester hours. All courses will be taught online. This program is designed to best serve agricultural educators by providing a quality education to place-bound agricultural professionals.
Core Courses (18 hours)
AGRI 6063 – Advanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals
AGRI 6083 – Professional Development in Agriculture
AGRI 6123 – History and Philosophy of Agriculture
AGRI 6143 – Adult Learning Management in Agriculture
AGRI 6153 – Leadership of Volunteers
AGRI 6183 – Development and Implementation of Professional Presentations in Agriculture
Elective Courses (15 hours)
Select 15 hours from the following:
AGBS 6003 – Agricultural Markets and Prices *
AGBS 6013 – International Trade of Agricultural Products *
AGBS 6023 – Agricultural Policies *
AGBS 6033 – Management of Agriculture Production *
AGRI 6133 – Experiential Learning
EDAS 6013 – School and Community Relations **
EDAS 6023 – Supervision of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Schools **
EDAS 6033 – Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Action Research **
EDAS 6233 – Leadership of Special Programs and Services
EDUC 5033 – Classroom Assessment
EDUC 6083 – Application of Learning Theories
EDUC 6043 – Current Issues and Trends in Education
EDUC 6063 – Applications of Technology in Education
EDUC 6213 – Curriculum Planning **
EDUC 6253 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership **
EDUC 6403 – School Law
Noes:
*Completion of AGBS 6003 , AGBS 6013 , AGBS 6023 , and AGBS 6033 will allow students to obtain the Agricultural Business Certificate .
**Completion of EDAS 6013 , EDAS 6023 , EDAS 6033 , EDUC 6213 , and EDUC 6253 will allow students to obtain the Instructional Facilitator/Lead Teacher Certificate .
