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Designed for agriculture teachers in secondary and postsecondary settings, extension professionals, educators in public and private settings, and agricultural communicators, the Master of Science in Agricultural Education can improve your career proficiency and professional status. The curriculum is flexible allowing you to create a program best suited to your needs, interests, and aspirations. You may earn a specialization in agricultural extension education.

The curriculum is 30 semester hours. 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. A thesis option is available if you wish to pursue a Ph.D. or a research-oriented career.

The program can be completed completely at a distance. There are no required on campus courses or meetings. The flexibility of the program makes it possible for working professionals to obtain a master's while continuing to meet personal and professional responsibilities.

For more information contact
Greg Miller, Professor
Director of Graduate Education
Department of Agricultural Education and Studies
201Curtiss Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
(515) 294-0530
e-mail: gsmiller@iastate.edu
www.agde.iastate.edu