Doctorate Degree in Agricultural Education

Admission

Contact Information

Dr. Robert M. Torres (torresr@missouri.edu)

• 121 Gentry Hall; Columbia, MO 65211
• 573-882-7451

Agricultural Education admission page

Admission Criteria

• Fall deadline: N/A
• Minimum TOEFL score: 550/213 (paper/computer)
• Minimum GRE score: N/A
• Minimum GPA: 3.5 on prior graduate course work
• Minimum of 3 years full-time appropriate teaching or other professional experience in elementary, secondary, higher education or industry

Required Application Materials

• To the Graduate School (210 Jesse Hall; Columbia, MO 65211)
  • All required Graduate School documents
• To the Program
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal data sheet
  • Statement of purpose
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores
  • Preliminary examination

Financial Aid from the Program

Some programs require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.

Prerequisites

The focus of the Doctor of Philosophy program is development of professional educators for teacher certification programs in agriculture. To be admitted, candidates must have completed a minimum of three years of professional experience in a field related to agricultural education.

Graduation Requirements

The PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours, a post-baccalaureate degree (to include a minimum of 9 hours of 9090 research and 12 credit hours of course work that focuses on developing an area of expertise). Candidates must also complete an approved dissertation based on original research.