Agricultural Education
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    Agricultural Education

    University of Idaho
    University of Idaho
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 46,520 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Agricultural Education

    About

    Meet the demand for agriculture educators.

    University extension educators and high school agriculture science teachers are in high demand in communities throughout the United States, especially in major agriculture states, like Idaho.

    In this program, you will master the skills and techniques to teach youth and adults leadership and life skills through agricultural coursework and activities. You will study advanced teaching methods, leadership and communications, and research methodologies related to agricultural and extension education.

    Students in this program lead independent research in the form of a thesis paper or practical project for a real-world client.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

    Note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

    • Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

    OR

    • Worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years. 
    • Obtained a letter of support from a faculty member in the department. 
    • Wrote a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    With this degree, you could become a/an:

    • Extension educator
    • Agriculture teacher at secondary level (6-12 grades)
    • Youth development educator
    • Community planning consultant
    • Professional at an agriculture organization

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Students must submit:

    • An international application for admission.
    • $70 application fee (nonrefundable).
    • Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
    • Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
    • An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
    • Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
    • A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

    Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

    Agricultural Education

    University of Idaho

    University of Idaho

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website