Agricultural Education

Program Information:

Program Statement:

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Degrees Offered:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Online Master of Science (M.S.)

Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)

Agricultural Extension Education (M.S., Ph.D.)

Program Handbook(s):

Handbook

Learning Goals:

Select, organize, and implement appropriate delivery systems to fit a variety of teaching and learning situations.
Model and utilize appropriate learning principles and theories in agriculturally related learning situations.
Select, organize, and implement appropriate formative and summative evaluation strategies for accountability and program improvement.
Develop a foundation for one’s personal philosophy of agricultural education by synthesizing and evaluating appropriate philosophical models.
Develop and evaluate appropriate strategies for analyzing and assessing educational needs, situations, and processes.
Organize educational programs utilizing appropriate planning and development models.
Organize and evaluate international agricultural education programs based upon the principles of technology transfer.
Design, conduct, report, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research utilizing appropriate design and analysis models.
Organize, conduct, and evaluate activities that further the mission of Agricultural Education, provide growth opportunities for its practitioners, and foster development of a vision for the profession.
Monitor the development of trends and administration of policies in and outside the discipline of Agricultural Education and explain their impact or potential impact on the discipline.

How long does it take to earn a degree?

Median time to earn the doctorate: 2.9 years (Methods)
Median time to earn the master’s: 2.3 years (Methods)

Program Contact:

Contact: Paige Zhorne
Phone: 515-294-5872
E-mail Address:

Mailing Address:

Agricultural Education
201 Curtiss Hall
513 Farm House Lane
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1050

Admission Requirements:

Graduate College Requirements:

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

For PhD: evidence of 3 years of relevant professional experience clearly shown on the resume
Three letters of reference. At least one letter of recommendation should be from a university professor. Ask your university references to comment on your past academic performance, potential to succeed in graduate school, character and work habit.
It is recommended that the other two letters be from professionals in education or business and industry who are familiar with your overall abilities and goals. Ask references to be specific and identify factors that will help the admissions committee.
Please do not ask friends and relatives to submit reference letters.
Program Requires GRE: No
Program Requires GMAT: No
Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

Financial Statement: Application

English Proficiency Minimum:

TOEFL Paper (PBT)	550
TOEFL Internet (iBT)	79
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo (approved through spring 2025)	105

Application Information:

Application Deadlines:

March 15 for summer or fall admission, October 15 for spring admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

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