Program Overview

Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Overview

The Master of Science in Agricultural Education: Research Emphasis is for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree as a full-time student and undertake timely research opportunities. You are encouraged to apply if your interests include school-based agricultural education, extension education, or leadership and communication. The program's coursework imparts skills and practical knowledge in advanced teaching and learning methods; leadership and innovation; program planning and evaluation; and research methods and design. This program requires a research thesis. You will be prepared for careers in educational leadership or for research in governmental or nonprofit organizations.

Degrees Offered

• Professional Agriculture Emphasis
• Research Emphasis

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 60%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.8152 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 22.22%
• Enrollment % Female: 77.78%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 44.44%

*All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online, Yuma

Areas of Interest

• Education & Human Development
• Agricultural Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Minimum Credit Units

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.