Agricultural education
Master of Science
Meet the demand for agriculture educators
If you’re passionate about teaching and agriculture, this program can prepare you for a rewarding career in high school education or university extension — both of which are in high demand, especially in agriculture-driven states like Idaho.
You’ll gain the skills to teach leadership and life skills to youth and adults through hands-on agricultural learning. Through courses in advanced teaching methods, communication, leadership and research, you’ll build a strong foundation to lead educational programs in schools, communities or government agencies.
Overview
Related Topics
Lead in agricultural education
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in agricultural education must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor’s
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Writing sample such as an undergraduate research manuscript, undergraduate course term paper, periodical article or semester paper.
Program availability
- Concentration: Thesis and non-thesis
- Semester intake: Fall and Spring
- Eligible for WRGP award
- Eligible for international admission (thesis concentration only)
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Agricultural education, leadership and communications contact: Kattlyn Wolf (kwolf@uidaho.edu)
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Agricultural education, leadership and communications faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field and are considering an education- or research-based career.
- Enjoy working with youth.
- Hope to develop educational and training programs, including creating meaningful, engaging curricula.
- Have strong communication and leadership skills.
- Want to conduct an independent research project while working with leading faculty members.
Hands-on learning
- Complete a research and teaching assistantship.
- Assist with 4-H and FFA events, conferences and programs.
- Conduct international research in Costa Rica, Ireland or South Africa.
- Access computer-controlled greenhouses, plant science farms and livestock. centers to strengthen your skills, conduct research and gather data.
Clubs
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
Career outcomes
Current job openings
4,005 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences Teachers
$82,694 - Postsecondary Education Administrators
$104,984
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