About the course

Students pursuing this master’s degree will be trained to address critical issues pertaining to agriculture through a variety of lenses. This research-based degree will provide students with theoretical foundations in agricultural education, leadership and communications and a strong understanding of innovative research methods.

　　Graduates of this program often pursue advanced academic or professional degrees to obtain highly competitive careers industry, the public sector and academia.

　　The master of science, with a thesis, requires a minimum of 32 semester-hours of coursework. The campus/synchronous degree program plan consists of at least 32 semester-credit hours, typically, 20 semester-credit hours will be taken in the department, 3-4 of these hours will be credited for the thesis, and a maximum of 12 semester-credit hours of coursework may be in supporting field(s) of interest. While a majority of the courses must be completed on campus, students enrolled in the master of science – thesis option program are permitted to apply up to 50% of online courses toward the degree program. Students must successfully complete a master’s level thesis to fulfill program requirements.

　　Our department is a known leader in the field of agricultural leadership, education, communications and related disciplines. We’re pioneering innovative social science research, impactful community-based Extension programs, outreach and relevant industry-centered degree programs. Our students graduate ready to lead and succeed in a diverse array of career fields. We push our students to excel past their own personal boundaries and open their eyes to professional networks and careers in fields such as secondary and higher education, marketing, media and journalism, business, policy and more. We take a student-centered approach to learning. Thanks to small class sizes and a variety of high-impact learning and field experiences, our students learn from respected, award winning educators and scientists and educators in a welcoming academic environment. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$33,280

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2023	College Station
Spring (January), 2024	College Station
Fall (August), 2024	College Station
Spring (January), 2025	College Station
Fall (August), 2025	College Station
Spring (January), 2026	College Station

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas A and M University - College Station

Official transcripts: Transcripts must be submitted from each higher education institution previously attended.

　　a minimum TOEFL score (from a test date within two years) of: 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT), or:

　　a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall,

　　a minimum PTE Academic score of 53,

　　a GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146

　　Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: Exam must be taken within the last five years. Scores must be requested from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and sent electronically using Texas A&M University code 6003.

　　A one-page minimum statement of intent and professional career goals.

　　Three (3) Recommendation letters for Master’s, Five (5) Recommendation letters for Doctorate.

　　Grade Point Average (GPA) – Minimum 3.0 for Master’s.

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores – Must receive minimum writing score of 3.0 for Master’s, minimum of 4.0 for doctoral.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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