Requirements for Admission to the MSA - Agricultural Education

Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Education must meet the following additional program requirements:

• Completed a minimum of 18 semester hours of professional education courses including the requirements for a valid teaching certificate. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for a valid teaching certificate will be required to complete the undergraduate courses required in the program of study. These courses may be completed concurrently with graduate work but must be completed before the degree will be awarded.
• Contact information (including email and phone number) for three references.
• Statement of educational objectives and career goals (approximately 500 words).
• Indicate preference of either the Thesis or Non-thesis option.

Students granted unconditional admission into the Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Agricultural Education must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

Students with an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) or a 2.75 or greater on the last 60 hours may apply for conditional admission. For conditional admission, a student must complete 12 hours of graduate level coursework within three semesters and earn a 3.00 GPA with no more than three hours of “C” in the 12 hours.

Courses in the Concentration Area

Each student, with the assistance and approval of their graduate advisor and graduate committee, will select courses leading to specialized training in Agricultural Business and Economics, Animal Science, or Plant and Soil Science, Agricultural Education, or Vocational-Technical Administration.

Thesis or Non-Thesis Option

Students pursuing the Thesis option will count six hours of thesis toward the degree. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the future should consult with their faculty advisor before choosing either the Thesis or Non-thesis option for the Master of Science in Agriculture degree.