About the course

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences offers a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. The rigorous research-based program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in higher education or administrative positions in educational settings or government. Our doctoral students excel in their fields and exceed high expectations of: A Mastery of Knowledge in the Field? At the doctoral level, students must understand and know the major constructs, facts, principles, and theories of the field, and be able to apply this knowledge in real-world settings. Superior Quality of Work ? Doctoral work is expected to be perceptive and in-depth. Original Research ? Students must demonstrate their ability to conduct original research and that they have deep knowledge and understanding of the research process, statistics, and research in the field. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-International applicants must also have a TOEFL score of 80 or higher

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:

　　(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.

　　GPA: A minimum 3.5 GPA in a master?s program and a minimum 3.0 GPA in an undergraduate program

　　GRE scores: While we emphasize high undergraduate and graduate GPAs, a high GRE score is favorable. A minimum GRE combined General Test score of 300 and a 4.0 or better on the GRE Analytical Writing is required.

　　Experience: We consider a candidate?s work in the field for three to five years prior to pursuing a doctoral degree

　　Letters of Recommendation: Students should submit three strong letters of recommendation

　　Personal Statement: Prospective graduate students will draft a statement of purpose for graduate work. If the student intends to complete a thesis or dissertation, the statement should also indicate the nature of potential research work, including possible topics or questions, and minimally two professors from the Agricultural and Human Sciences department whose research areas potentially align with those possible research topics. Prospective students should plan to meet with faculty prior to submitting their applications to discuss the research with those professors and include those ideas in the statement.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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