Master’s of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Teacher Development (M.Ag.) – On Campus
The Master’s of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Teacher Development program explores and develops projects that directly impact effective educational practices.
Students focus on educational relevance, hands-on training, high levels of student cognition, and student confidence.
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Program Overview
The Master’s of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Teacher Development program is designed for students who want to improve educational resources and education.
The program explores and develops projects that directly impact effective educational practices, including relevance, hands-on training, high levels of student cognition, and student confidence.
Students may review both Plan A and Plan B options.
What makes this program unique:
- Focus on agricultural education and teacher development
- Emphasis on effective educational practices
- Project-based focus connected to educational relevance, hands-on training, student cognition, and student confidence
- On-campus format
- Access to agricultural education, laboratory, technology, and teaching spaces
Curriculum – More Information Needed
The Master’s of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Teacher Development requires a minimum of 30 credits.
Plan of Study
Students may pursue either Plan A or Plan B.
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Sciences, Plan A, Teacher Development Specialization
Core Courses
- EDCT 590 — Workshop — 4 credits
- EDRM 600 — Introduction to Research Methods — 3 credits
Track Options
Students select one of the following tracks.
Track 1 — Teacher Professional Development
- AGED 540 — Ag Ed Laboratory Management and Safety — 2 credits
Track 2 — Teacher Development — Teacher Licensure
- AGED 420 — Developing School-Based Ag Education Programs — 3 credits
- EDCT 425 — Methods/Materials in Agricultural Education — 4 credits
- EDUC 450 — Instruction II: Standards and Assessment — 4 credits
Electives
- Electives — 9–18 credits
Thesis
- AGRI 699 — Thesis — 3 credits
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Sciences, Plan B, Teacher Development Specialization
Core Courses
- EDCT 590 — Workshop — 4 credits
- EDRM 600 — Introduction to Research Methods — 3 credits
Track Options
Students select one of the following tracks.
Track 1 — Teacher Professional Development
- AGED 540 — Ag Ed Laboratory Management and Safety — 2 credits
Track 2 — Teacher Development — Teacher Licensure
- AGED 420 — Developing School-Based Ag Education Programs — 3 credits
- EDCT 425 — Methods/Materials in Agricultural Education — 4 credits
- EDUC 450 — Instruction II: Standards and Assessment — 4 credits
Electives
- Electives — 11–20 credits
Scholarly Paper
- AGRI 698 — Research — 1 credit
Total Program Credits: 30
Application Information
Students interested in the program should browse the CSU Course Catalog and visit the DARE Agricultural Education Teacher Development Program Details page.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 15
- Summer Semester: March 15
*Deadlines may vary depending on applicant status.
How to Apply
Students should:
- Review the sequential degree program requirements.
- Complete the SDP application created by the partnering undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Follow application timing and requirements defined by the partnering programs.
- Visit the CSU Graduate School website to learn more about the program.
Tuition & Support
- $643 per credit (online tuition; same rate worldwide)
- Federal financial aid and scholarships may be available
- Additional financial resources can be accessed through CSU Online and the Office of Financial Aid
Student Employment
Graduate assistantships (GTA, GRA, GSA) and hourly positions may be available. Students should contact their advisor and department graduate coordinator for current opportunities.
Faculty and Research
The Master of Extension Education connects students with Extension education methods, community-based research, fieldwork, workshops, training, and online informational resources.
Students learn to coordinate and mobilize efforts to address challenging situations by conducting fieldwork, providing workshops and training, and creating online informational resources.
Agricultural Research and Development Center
Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex — one of ten around the state.
COBANK Center for Agricultural Educaton
Get hands-on experience in laboratory, technology, and teaching spaces so you can successfully teach future generations about agriculture.
Statewide Fieldwork
Objectives and Outcomes
The program prepares students to improve educational resources and educational practices in agricultural education and teacher development.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students have opportunities to:
- Explore and develop projects that impact effective educational practices.
- Study educational relevance in agricultural education.
- Build hands-on training practices.
- Support high levels of student cognition.
- Support student confidence.
- Develop knowledge in teacher development.
Career Pathways
Graduates pursue roles in:
- Agribusiness Curriculum Development
- Agricultural Education
- Community Organizations
- Extension Specialist Roles
- Industry Trades
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Program Development
- Teaching
- School Administration
Related interest areas include:
- Agriculture
- Communications
- Education
- Program Design
- Teacher Development
- Technology
Contact Us
Ready to learn more about the graduate programs at CSU’s College of Agricutlural Sciences? Connect with a program advisor today.
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Come to the Table
Become part of our agricultural community and experience hands-on learning while building relationships. Bring your creativity, ideas and lived experiences. Leave with the confidence to collectively solve the grand challenges of sustaining our natural resources and feeding the world.
CONTACT
301 University Ave.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1101
Phone: 970-491-6274
Fax: 970-491-4895
Dean’s Office
Employment | Equal Opportunity | Privacy Statement | Accessibility Statement | Disclaimer
© 2022 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 USA
Come to the Table
Become part of our agricultural community and experience hands-on learning while building relationships. Bring your creativity, ideas and lived experiences. Leave with the confidence to collectively solve the grand challenges of sustaining our natural resources and feeding the world.
CONTACT
301 University Ave.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1101
Phone: 970-491-6274
Fax: 970-491-4895
Dean’s Office
Employment | Equal Opportunity | Privacy Statement | Accessibility Statement | Disclaimer
© 2022 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 USA