Graduate Program: Agricultural Education (MS) - Research Emphasis

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Program/Degree
Agricultural Education (MS) - Research Emphasis  
Program Description

The Master of Science - Research emphasis degree program provides students with coursework in advanced teaching and learning methods, leadership and innovation, program planning and evaluation, and research methods and design.  This degree program is designed for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree as a full-time student and pursue research opportunities.  Students with interests in school-based agricultural education, extension education, and leadership and communication are encouraged to apply.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The Department of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation contributes to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' unique functional role as a leader in the University's land-grant mission by providing an array of programs in formal undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and service to enable the people of Arizona, the nation, and beyond to improve the quality of their lives.  The primary mission of Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation is serving a diverse population through teaching, application, integration, and discovery in agriculture, applied science, education, innovation, leadership, and technology leading to successful careers in education, community leadership, and industry.

 
College

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

 
Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Amanda A Zaman
520-621-5801
Graduate Program Coordinator
Amanda A Zaman
520-621-5801
Director of Graduate Studies
Amber Michelle Rice
502-294-6137
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Annie Prisbrey
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
  1. Statement of Purpose
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Letters of recommendation
  4. GRE scores and percentile
  5. Official transcripts
Requirements include:
3.0 GPA
Bachelor's degree
 
Standardized Tests
Minimum TOEFL: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet based)
Minimum IELTS: 7
 
Funding Opportunities

Contact the department.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: February 1

International Applicants:

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: October 15
  • Summer: February 1
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 3908

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements
Minimum credits: 30
Core coursework:
A ED 617: Research, Methods and Project Design
A ED 621: Program Planning and Evaluation
A ED 697C: Workshop in Teaching at the College Level
A statistics course is required; selection made with consultation of graduate advisor and committee
 
 
Elective Coursework
Additional Courses (may be applied to degree if not taken as an undergraduate):
ALC 509 - Team and Organizational Leadership (3units)
ALC 510 - Entrepreneurial Leadership in Ag & Life Sciences (3units)
ALC 511 Principles and Applications of Organizational Innovation (3units)
ALC 522 - Communicating Knowledge in Agric & Life Sciences (3units)
ALC 514 - Interpretation of Invest Opp in Ag & Life Sciences (3units)
ALC 597 - Assess of Early Stage Invest Opp in Ag & Life Sciences (3units)
A ED 537 - Methods of Facilitating Learning (3units)
 
Max 9 units combined allowed from the following:
A ED 593 - Internship
A ED 597a and b - Workshops
A ED 599 - Independent Study
A ED 693 - Internship
A ED 699 - Independent Study
A ED 900 - Research (1-3units)
 
Max 6 units combines allowed from the following:
A ED 910 - Thesis
 
Additional courses:
HED 636 - College Access and Success
HED 630 - Values, Consciousness & Professional Practice
HED 606 - Qualitative Data Analysis
IA 697G - Universal Design
IA 697A - Learner Centered Teaching
ENVS 508 - Scientific Writing
ACBS 571 - Risk Assessment
COMM 620 - Theories of Social Influence
EDP 510 - Learning Theories
ETCV 512 - Student Engagement in Online Learning
RNR 596L - Leadership & Communication
SLHS 649 - Survival Skills + Ethics
 
Additional Requirements

A research thesis is a requirement for this degree program.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 13 Aug 2020