Master of Agricultural and Extension Education

The agricultural industry is constantly evolving, making it important to understand what opportunities are available. 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.

The degree plan is developed according to faculty specializations in agricultural education, communications, leadership, or system technology management. Our professors strive to meet the custom needs and interests of individual students.

AGED 5463 - Research Methodology in the Social Sciences

AGED 5473 - Interpreting Social Data in Agriculture

AGED 5483 - Technical Communication in the Social Sciences

AGED 5053 - Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education

Students can enroll in approved AG*IDEA  courses in other programs pending enrollment availability. Consult with graduate coordinator (during the pre-registration periods of April and November) for registration instructions. 

Spring 2017

  • AGED 5483: Technical Communication in Social Sciences (course taught by the University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 5053: History and Philosophy (course taught by the University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Adv Teaching Methods  ( Ag Idea course taught by University of Missouri), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Program Evaluation (Ag Idea course taught by Texas Tech University), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Assessment in Ag Ed (Ag Idea course taught by Chico State University), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Curriculum Development (Ag Idea course taught by Kansas State University), syllabus

Summer 2017

  • AGED 520V: Volunteer Management ( Ag Idea Course taught by Oklahoma State University) syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Utilizing Online Media (Ag Idea Course by Texas Tech University) syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Creative & Critical Thinking (Ag Idea course taught by North Carolina State University)
  • AGED 520V: Leadership Ethics and Culture (Ag Idea course taught by University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 4243: Graphic Design (course taught by University of Arkansas), syllabus

 Fall 2017

  • AGED 4443: Principles of Tech Communications (course taught by University of Arkansas),  syllabus 
  • AGED 5033: Developing Leadership in Ag Organizations (course taught by University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 5463: Research Methods (course taught by University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 5473: Interpreting Social Data in Agriculture (course taught by University of Arkansas), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Program Planning (Ag Idea course taught by North Carolina State University), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Qualitative Methods (Ag Idea course taught by University of Missouri), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Risk and Crisis Communication (Ag Idea course taught by Texas Tech University), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Adult Education (Ag Idea course taught by Oklahoma State University), syllabus
  • AGED 520V: Theory in Ag Communication (Ag Idea course taught by Kansas State University), syllabus 
  • AGED 520V: Advanced Teaching Methods (Ag Idea course taught by Oklahoma State University), syllabus  

Other courses are available through the U of A Global Campus.

 
Because our students are often working professionals with busy lifestyles, we offer 2 flexible options for completing this degree:

Typical Online Tract:

 

 

Typical Campus Tract:

  • Courses taken on campus and online
  • Thesis
  • 6 hours of Thesis
  • Core courses offered through the U of A
  • 15 hours from AG*IDEA or other U of A courses