Program Overview

Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education

The Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communication program in the School of Human Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science degree with a concentration in Teacher Licensure or Community and Extension Education.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in agricultural education, leadership, and communication. The program offers two concentrations: Teacher Licensure and Community and Extension Education.

Admission Criteria

To obtain admission to the master's program, the applicant must meet all the general requirements of the Office of the Graduate School. Specifically, an applicant must:

• Meet all MSU Graduate School requirements for admission
• Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with scores competitive with other applicants (recommended)
• Have an upper-division undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (approximately last 60 undergraduate hours)
• Provide the names of three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation
  • These letters of recommendation will attest to the applicant's academic performance and potential ability to successfully complete graduate degree requirements
• Write a statement of purpose (500-1,000 words) describing the applicant's purpose for undertaking graduate study, including professional plans and career goals
• International non-native speakers of English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores indicative of ability to successfully complete graduate work

Concentration-Specific Requirements

A student applying to the Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Extension Education in the teacher certification concentration must:

• Have an undergraduate degree in an agriculturally related field
• Submit GRE scores
• Qualify for admission to teacher education by presenting an ACT score of 21 (SAT equivalent of 860) or by obtaining at least the following scores:
  • Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Grad Skills Test Subject Score:
    • Reading: 156
    • Writing: 162
    • Mathematics: 150

Program Details

The Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in agricultural education, leadership, and communication. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers in teaching, extension education, and leadership.