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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Division of Agricultural Education
230 Linfield Hall
PO Box 172830
Bozeman , MT 59717-2830
Ph: 406-994-2132
Fax: 406-994-6696
ag.montana.edu/ageducation/
aged@montana.edu
Professors
• Martin Frick;
Native American agriculture,
curriculum, power mechanics, cooperative business education; international agriculture (406) 994-5773; mfrick@montana.edu
Associate Professor
• Carl Igo; research methods, teacher education, leadership development; (406) 994-3693; cigo@montana.edu
• Shannon Arnold; extension education, program development, professional development, leadership education; (406) 994-6663; shannon.arnold@montana.edu
Degree Offered
M.S. in Agricultural Education
The graduate program in agricultural education at Montana State University is designed to prepare graduates for entry into or advancement in formal and non-formal teaching careers. This program also provides development of professional leadership skills for other careers in agribusiness, government service, extension, or adult education.
The master's degree program in agricultural education, with its various options, provides a program that can be tailored to meet each student's career goals. In addition to the wide variety of professional courses in agricultural education, offerings are also available from all academic departments in the College of Agriculture , including agricultural economics, animal and range sciences, land resources and environmental sciences, plant sciences and plant pathology, and veterinary molecular biology. Specialization areas such as adult education, educational administration, career education, and curriculum coordination are also available through cooperation with the College of Education , Health and Human Development. Plan A (thesis), Plan B (project or professional paper), and an online option are available.
Admission
To gain admission to the graduate program, contact the Agricultural Education Program, 230 Linfield Hall, Montana State University Bozeman , MT 59717, or aged@montana.edu and request an application form. Completion of the Division's pre-application is strongly recommended prior to submitting formal application to The Graduate School.
Program Requirements
The program offers considerable flexibility to students to help them meet their professional and personal objectives. Plan A requires a thesis. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed, 20 credits of course work and 10 credits of thesis preparation.
Students who choose Plan B are required to complete a professional paper based on a current research issue related to the student's emphasis area. Students will take a minimum of 30 hours of course work (no thesis credits). The final selection of the student's research activity will be the student's responsibility in collaboration with the advisor and the graduate committee.
The requirements for students in the on-line program are similar to those for students following the Plan B program. Taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester, students will take a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework. Their coursework must include: Research Methods (AGED 506), Program Planning and Evaluation (AGED 507), and International Extension Systems (AGED 562). A final written exam and a professional paper are required in lieu of a thesis.
Required Core Courses
| AgEd 506 |
Research Methods |
3 credits |
| AgEd 507 |
Program Planning and Evaluation |
3 credits |
| AgEd 562 |
International Extension Systems |
3 credits |
| AgEd 594 |
Graduate Seminar |
1 credit |
Financial Assistance
Teaching and research assistantships may be available for qualified students. Interested students should apply to: Department of Agricultural Education, 230 Linfield Hall MSU, Bozeman , MT 59717 . See the Graduate Assistantship section of the Graduate School web site for detailed information on appointment criteria.
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Updated: December 8, 2011
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