Program Overview

Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education

The Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education is designed for agricultural science teachers, extension agents, and other professionals involved in formal or informal education organizations, as well as agricultural professionals who work with applied agricultural technologies or agricultural communications.

Focus on Agricultural Education

This program focuses on agricultural education, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their careers.

Curriculum

A degree plan is developed according to faculty specializations in agricultural education, agricultural communication, or agricultural system technology management. There are 12 hours required in the program, while elective courses may be custom-designed to meet the needs of individual students.

• Thesis or non-thesis option
• Affiliate of IDEA Consortium
• Students can enroll in fall or spring (no summer admission)

Program Details

• 100% online
• 33 credit hours
• Estimated time to complete: 2-3 years
• GRE/MAT required

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: $459.68 per credit hour
• Fees:
  • Library: $4.98 per credit hour
  • Network & Data Systems: $16 per credit hour
  • Off-campus: $30 per credit hour
  • Online Facilities: $2 per credit hour
• Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2025 rates for students studying completely online.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Jill Rucker, Associate Professor, Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Agricultural Education, Communications & Technology

Additional Information

The IDEA partnership providing gerontology courses includes the University of Arkansas, Iowa State University, Texas Tech University, North Dakota State University, and Oklahoma State University. The five universities offer students different perspectives to learn from and a broad-based network to draw upon as a working professional. Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized experts in areas such as human longevity, aging in place, marital and family relations, long-term care, and cognitive and nutritional health.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: November 1

Related Programs

• LL.M. in Agricultural & Food Law
• Master of Science in Food Safety

Consortium

This program operates under a different tuition and fee structure than other U of A graduate programs because of its affiliation with IDEA. Your home university (the U of A) is where you pay tuition, manage your program, receive academic advising, and meet graduation requirements. While you will take courses online from each of the participating universities, your home university will award the diploma at the completion of the program.