Agricultural Extension and Education - MS

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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

This degree emphasizes research, leadership, and teaching. Students are provided with coursework to gain research skills, engage in mentoring and organizational management, and improve their pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning in formal or nonformal educational settings. This degree program requires a thesis. The completion of a thesis prepares students with the skills and experiences needed to read, interpret, and conduct research. This degree program also prepares students for a future Ph.D. program. The program can be completed on campus or at a distance as all coursework (30 credits) is available online. Seven courses are required (24 credits). Most students in the program take two classes (6 credits) per semester. Students who follow this will be able complete the program in approximately 2 years (5 semesters).

Admission Information

The required documentation for the application package and admissions requirements are noted on the ASTE Graduate Admission and Application webpage, aste.usu.edu/degrees/graduate-program-admission .

Foundation Research Core

15 Credits

PSY 3010 - Psychological Statistics (QI) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6750 - Research Methods and Design 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6800 - Analysis of Social Research Data 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6970 - Research and Thesis 1-9 credit(s) (a minimum of 6 credits is required)

Foundation Core

9 credits

ASTE 6160 - Foundations of Adult Education 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6170 - Program Planning & Evaluation 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6180 - Administration and Leadership 3 credit(s)

Elective Courses

Select 6 credits

ASTE 6090 - Curriculum Design 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6100 - Research and Academic Writing 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6150 - Evaluation and Assessment 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6200 - Principles and Practices of Extension Education 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6220 - Volunteer Programs and Partnerships 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6300 - Advanced Teaching Strategies 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6315 - Career and Technical Student Organization Development 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6320 - Classroom Management, Student Motivation and Guidance 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6370 - Grant Writing and Management 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6380 - Mentoring and Supervision 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6900 - Graduate Independent Study in Career and Technical Education 1-6 credit(s)
ASTE 6910 - Experimental Laboratory 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6920 - Communication Tools for Extension 3 credit(s)
ASTE 6950 - Graduate Internship 1-6 credit(s)
ASTE 7500 - Diffusion of Innovations 3 credit(s)

Additional Requirements

Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
Supervisory Committee Approval by the end of the second semester
Program of Study submitted by the end of the second semester
Thesis/Project Approval Form by the third semester
Appointment for examination form submitted 10 days before defense and during defense semester must be registered for 3 credit hours
Record of Examination Form
Thesis/Dissertation format and Style and Electronic Publication Form
Authorship and Copyright form
Graduation application
Graduation Check Request