M.S. in Agricultural Education
The world depends on agricultural sciences, and that’s why agricultural educators are needed everywhere – in business, in schools, and in government.
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education at N.C. A&T will prepare you for a professional career teaching or communicating the complexities of the global agriculture and natural resources systems that we all depend on.
Graduates of our program find rewarding careers in these professions, and more:
- Agriscience teacher for middle or high school
- 4-H youth development coordinator
- Cooperative Extension agent
- Environmental law
- International development
- Professor or researcher at land-grant universities
- Management, human resources, public relations and marketing for ag industries
- Government official for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other federal or state agencies.
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education at N.C. A&T offers two concentrations for you to choose from, depending on your career goals:
- Professional Licensure – Prepares individuals to teach agriscience education in middle and high schools. Graduates of this track are eligible to apply for advanced (graduate level) licensure in North Carolina. This track offers graduates versatility in career options, because it also prepares them for the many other professions that rely on agricultural educators.
- Professional Service – Prepares individuals for careers in agribusiness, government, or legal professions.
Other features of the program:
- Requires completion of 37 credit hours
- Has a thesis or non-thesis option
- Offers flexibility – all “Ag Ed” courses are offered completely online, as well as on campus
- Each student’s program of study is guided by a graduate committee
- Opportunity to participate in Peace Corps, through the Master’s International http://www.ncat.edu/academics/saes/academics/agribus/peace-corps/index.html program
Curriculum
For more details about the curriculum for a Master of Science in Agricultural Education, please see the Graduate Catalog, http://www.ncat.edu/academics/grad/graduate-catalog/index.html or contact Dr. Antoine Alston alstona@ncat.edu, coordinator of the Agricultural Education Program
Financial assistance:
Paid research assistantships may be available on a competitive basis. Financial assistance may be awarded, based upon merit and availability of funds. For more information, contact Dr. Antoine Alston alstona@ncat.edu
Admission:
To be admitted to the program, students must first apply and be admitted to the Graduate School www.ncat.edu/~grad at N.C. A&T, 120 Gibbs Hall, (336) 285-2366
Information:
We welcome your questions about how a Master of Science in Agricultural Education can prepare you for a successful professional career. Please contact:
Dr. Antoine Alston
Agricultural Education Program Coordinator
Room 251 Carver Hall
alstona@ncat.edu
(336) 334-7711
Fax: (336) 334-7257
Address:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
1601 E. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27411
