Graduate Program: Agricultural Leadership (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Agricultural Leadership (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Agricultural Leadership certificate provides individuals foundational knowledge in leadership theories and concepts that include entrepreneurial leadership and innovation.  The program also offers coursework in research methods and project design.

 
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

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Deborah Joanne Huie
520-621-1523
Graduate Program Coordinator
Deborah Joanne Huie
520-621-1523
Director of Graduate Studies
Amber Michelle Rice
502-294-6137
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
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. Official transcripts
  3. Letter of recommendation


Requirements include:
3.0 GPA
Bachelor's Degree

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet-based)
Minimum IELTS: 7

 
Funding Opportunities

No financial aid opportunities are available for non-degree seeking programs.

 
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

12 

Core Coursework Requirements
Core coursework:
ALC 509: Team and organizational leadership (3)
ALC 510: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3)
ALC 511: Principles and applications of organizational innovation (3)
ALC 522: Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) OR A ED 593: Internship (3)

 

 
Elective Coursework

N/A

 
Additional Requirements

N/A

 
Student Handbook

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

 
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Last revised 21 Apr 2021