Overview

Why study Secondary Agriculture Education at Missouri State University?

Our agriculture education program blends courses from two different departments to provide you with up-to-date information and skills in technical agriculture and teaching.
A small faculty to student ratio provides you with individual attention and support for your educational and professional goals.
The Darr College of Agriculture hosts annual FFA competitions, which provide you with experience working with high school students and the FFA National Organization.
The secondary education program is an eligible graduate program in the Missouri Outreach Graduate Opportunity Scholarship, which waives out-of-state tuition for qualified students.
A master’s degree in education helps fulfill professional development requirements allowing you to advance your career.

Careers

While a master’s degree is often recommended for professional development purposes, a graduate degree in agriculture education equips you for a variety of careers:

4-H coordinator and/or advisor
Administration
Extension education
Faculty position at a community college
FFA advisor
Industry trainer
Personnel manager
Research
Student affairs
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selection and Utilization of Educational Technology
Advanced Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Early Adolescents
Psychology of Adolescence
Content Area Literacy
Secondary School Curriculum
Physical and Health Needs of Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Education Agriculture View 192 other Masters in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student must hold certification to teach secondary education and meet all graduate school requirements.
Students in education-related occupations or professions other than secondary school teaching which require licensing or certification by state or national boards may be recommended for admission.
The student must have earned a 2.75 GPA or higher on the last 60 hour of undergraduate credit or transferred graduate credit. The student must complete any required prerequisite courses. Such courses do not count toward completion of the degree requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Agriculture Education.

Available Scholarships

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