Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Educators, employees of state and federal agencies, extension agents, and employees of private businesses: Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers an online Master of Science in Agricultural Education designed to provide you with the skills necessary to advance into a leadership position.

Program Overview
Application Process
Program Requirements

Program Overview

36 credit hour minimum, a thesis option is available
Most coursework is completed online. Some courses and class meetings are delivered through Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC).
Prerequisite: bachelor's degree
Students are not required to enroll in a certain number of courses each semester, so completion time varies by individual. Learn more about the difference between part-time and full-time student status.
Semester-based courses align with the Academic Calendar of Texas Tech University. New students may enroll at the beginning of any one of the four semesters throughout the year.

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Related Programs:: Master of Agriculture; Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education

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Name: Dr. David Doerfert
Phone: 806.742.2816

Application Process

Although there is no application deadline, prospective students are encouraged to submit all application materials at least three months prior to projected initial enrollment.

Apply to Texas Tech University's Graduate School.
- Complete the Graduate Admissions Application.
  - The application fee is $100 for U.S. residents and $100 for international applicants.
  - Students planning to pursue a master's degree must submit Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores to the Graduate School. Scores must be less than five years old at the time of application.
  - International students must also submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score to the Graduate School. Scores must be less than two years old at the time of application. Learn more.
Interview with the Program Coordinator.
- The interview can be conducted either in person or by phone.
Apply for financial aid and/or general scholarships.
- Financial aid is distributed based on full-time enrollment and several other eligibility requirements. Your enrolled hours as of the 12th day of class in the fall and spring semesters determines your enrollment status for the semester, and financial aid is disbursed accordingly. Attending less than full-time could mean a reduction in aid. Learn more.
Upon acceptance to the Graduate School and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, you will work with a Graduate Advisory Committee composed of three members to develop a degree plan.
- Texas Tech University will notify you of your admissions status by updating the Applications tab in your Raiderlink.

Program Requirements

Most courses are offered online; however, some courses require the use of Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC).

Core Curriculum (15 credit hours)

AGED 5302	Research Methods and Analysis in Agricultural Education and Communications
AGED 5306	History and Philosophy in Agricultural Education and Communications
AGED 5312	Assessing Program Effectiveness (Thesis Option)
AGED 6000	Master's Thesis (6 credit hours) or (Non-thesis Option)
AGED 5309	Evaluation of Programs in Vocational, Technical, and Extension Education
AGED 5301	Special Problems

Major (21 credit hours)

ACOM 5001	Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Education and Communications
AGED 5301	Special Problems
ACOM 5303	Advanced Computer Applications in Agricultural Communications
AGED 5304	Advanced Methods in Agricultural leadership
AGED 5305	Program Development in Agricultural and Extension Education
ACOM 5307	Methods of Technological Change
AGED 5308	Foundations of Adult Education
AGED 5309	Evaluation of Programs in Vocational, Technical, and Extension Education
AGED 5310	College Teaching in Agriculture
AGED 5311	Human Dimensions of International Agricultural Development
AGED 7200	Professional Internship
AGSM 5301	Investigations in Advanced Agricultural Mechanics

All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.