Overview
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education at Texas Tech University typically takes four semesters to complete.
Students in the Master's program focus on a core of agricultural education courses along with an emphasis in:
- designing educational/training programs
- professional presentation enhancement
- leadership development
- teaching/training methods
- interpersonal communication.
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work and has a thesis or non-thesis option (see the detailed curriculum). Non-thesis option requires the student to complete 6 additional credit hours and successfully complete an examination over their completed course work at the end of the degree program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methods of Technological Change
- Program Development in Agricultural and Extension Education
- History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education
- Foundations of Adult Education
- Research Methods and Analysis in Agricultural Education and Communications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Deadline passed, International
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Agriculture View 3670 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79 (required)
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- Application fee
- Unofficial transcripts of ALL post-secondary institutions attended, including a copy of official English translations for each transcript
- Unofficial copies of all post-secondary diplomas earned*
- Unofficial proof of English proficiency
- Proof of financial support*
- Passport bio page*
- GRE
- Letter of Reference (2)
- Letter of Reference (1) (Optional)
- Written Sample (REQUIRED TOPIC)
- Resume/CV
Tuition Fee
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International
15251 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15251 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
15251 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15251 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
7781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7781 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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