North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Master of Science in Agricultural Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Master of Science in Agricultural Education

Fort I.R.C./Interdisciplinary Research Center, USA

MSc

English

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Science in Agricultural Education program focuses on preparing students to educate and lead in the agricultural sector. It offers courses that cover various aspects of agricultural science and education techniques. Students engage in both theoretical and practical learning experiences, equipping them to address the needs of diverse communities.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers such as agricultural educators, extension specialists, or industry trainers. Other options include roles in policy development, research, and farm management, allowing them to make impactful contributions to the agricultural field.

The world depends on agricultural sciences, which is why agricultural educators are needed everywhere – in business, in schools, and in government.

The Master’s in Agricultural Education at N.C. A&T will prepare you for a professional career in 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 as: agriscience teachers for middle or high schools; 4-H agents; Cooperative Extension agents; environmental lawyers; professors or researchers at land-grant universities; managers, human resources, public relations and marketing professionals for agricultural industries; government professionals for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), other federal or state agencies, and more.

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 – This curriculum 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 prepares them for the many other professions that rely on agricultural educators.