Agricultural Education
The agricultural education programs are designed for students with interests in agricultural education and leadership development. Course work includes program and professional development, evaluation, teaching and learning theories and practices, educational methods, organization and administration, leadership and communication.
Degrees Offered
Agricultural Leadership, Communication & Education, Master of Science
100% Online On Campus
Admission Criteria
Fall deadline: July 15
Spring deadline: December 1
Summer deadline: Rolling
- This program accepts rolling admissions. It is recommended that you submit your application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.
- Minimum GPA: Average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
- Minimum GRE score. GRE scores are only required for applicants having an undergraduate GPA below 3.20 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
Preferred minimum GRE scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative | Analytical |
| GRE | 291 | 4.0 |
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 80 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 550 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Agricultural Education Program
The following items must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official GRE scores
- Personal data sheet
- Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation
Agricultural Education, Doctor of Philosophy
On Campus Requires Campus Visits
Admission Criteria
Application deadline: 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
- Correspondence with one of the Agricultural Education faculty members in the proposed area of concentration prior to submitting an application. This contact is ultimately a requirement for admission.
Minimum GRE scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative | Analytical |
| GRE | 297 | 4.0 |
Minimum English Proficiency Requirements
| Test Type | Total Score | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Writing |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 80 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| TOEFL Paper-based | 550 | 52 | 52 | N/A | 52 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Agricultural Education Program
The following items must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- Personal data sheet
- Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores
- Preliminary examination (if necessary)
Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree
The focus of the Doctor of Philosophy program is development of professional educators for teacher certification programs in agriculture. To be admitted, applicants must have completed a minimum of three years of professional experience in a field related to agricultural education.