M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
Program Facts
College: College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Major: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Degree Level: Master's
- On-Campus
- 100% Online
Credit Hours: 36
Duration: 12+ Months
Tuition & Fees
Estimated costs available via the calculator.
Overview
This degree is specifically designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education or Extension, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communication, or Agricultural Services and Development. It may also be advantageous for those who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in other agricultural disciplines and who desire to complete the requirements for a teaching certificate and a master's degree simultaneously. The degree offers the flexibility of taking courses in one or more disciplines that best meet the needs of the individual to increase the professional competence of teachers of agriculture, extension agents, and others pursuing professional agricultural careers.
…The degree is also for students who plan further graduate study at the Ph.D. level. This degree is offered both on campus and online. On average students can complete this program in 1.5 to 2 years.
Courses
The flexibility of our agricultural and consumer resources master’s degree means you can choose courses in one or more disciplines that best help you achieve your career goals. Topics range from extension education, international education and agricultural education to technical agriculture and agricultural business management.
For example, in the National FFA Convention – Study Trip course, undergraduate and graduate students travel to the National FFA convention held each fall to get a behind-the-scenes look at the logistics of planning and executing one of the largest student events in the country. In the Pursuit of Purple/Mobile Broadcasting course, graduate students create, plan and execute a steer show that is also live broadcasted through the internet for unique opportunities in event management, production, media and broadcasting.
More About the Program
What Can You Do With Your Master's Degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, Communication?
Many of our graduate students are already experienced in agricultural education, agricultural extension, agricultural communication, agricultural development, and agricultural entrepreneurship . An agricultural leadership, education, and communications master’s degree helps you gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and skills necessary to take on active leadership roles in any of these fields.
For example, these are just a few of the places where our graduate students are employed:
• Government and state agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Meat-packing plants
• Independent school districts
• Texas Farm Bureau
• AgTexas Farm Credit Services
• Dynamic Environmental Services
• United Ag and Turf
Offered Concentrations
Choose from the following program options:
- Leadership Concentration (Thesis or Non-Thesis)
- Agricultural Communication (Thesis or Non-Thesis)
- Agricultural and Extension Education Certification (Non-Thesis)
Learning Outcomes
- Develop analytical skills while addressing real world problems
- Expand professional network
Career Outcomes
The job market for graduates is experiencing a shortage. The peak hiring season for agricultural education and extension education runs from March to July, with the majority of job openings calling for certified teachers in agricultural education. With the structure and rigor required in today’s very competitive and ever-changing global marketplace, the master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communications at Tarleton increases the professional competence of agricultural science teachers, extension agents, and other professionals pursuing agricultural careers or jobs with an agribusiness degree requirement.
Earning your master’s degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communications can help lead to career advancement and promotions, as well as an annual salary increase, within Texas AgriLife Extension and other local and state agencies.