About the course

The Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education provides opportunities for career advancement for individuals in formal and non-formal agricultural education, agribusiness, industry, government, non-profit agencies, or the Cooperative Extension Service. This flexible program offers three modes of completion: 1) 30 credit hour thesis option, 2) a 36 credit hour non-thesis option, or a 30 hour completion program which includes student teaching and teacher licensure.

　　Non-Thesis Option

　　The non- thesis option requires 36 approved graduate credit hours and may be completed either through the comprehensive examination or creative component pathways. The comprehensive examination route is designed to assess the student?s knowledge of completed coursework. Students will be required to write on demand to a series of questions submitted by the graduate advisory committee. An oral defense of the written examinations is also required.

　　The creative component option allows the student to work with his or her graduate advisory committee to develop and implement a project related to the students? interests. Typically, these projects are of local or state significance. Examples may include curriculum projects or research projects that may lack the depth of a thesis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$58,912

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) or advanced degree from an accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program.The Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for non-degree seeking students) for the last 60 semester hours in the previous undergraduate or graduate program.

　　TOEFL

　　Internet-Based Minimum Score: 79

　　Paper-Based Minimum Score: 550

　　Computer-Based Minimum Score: 213

　　IELTS

　　Minimum Score: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Louisiana State University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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