Program Overview
The Agricultural and Extension Education at North Carolina State University is a Master programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural and Extension Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Raleigh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural and Extension Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education
- Scientific Inquiry in Agricultural and Extension Education
- Program Planning in Agricultural & Extension Education
- Coordinating the High School Agric. Educ. Program
- Curriculum Development in Agric. & Ext. Educ.
- Adult Education in Agriculture
- Teaching Agriculture. in Secondary Schools (recommended for those with no teaching experience)
- Effective Teaching in Agriculture & Life Sciences (recommended for those who desire to teacher in higher education)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Four major factors are considering in determining who is admitted to the Master\'s program. The first factor is the undergraduate GPA. The Graduate School is looking for an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If one does not have an overall 3.0 GPA, we then look at the last two years of the undergraduate program to see if that is a 3.0. If this is not a 3.0, we then look at the courses in your major.
Hopefully, this will be a 3.0. If none of these are at the 3.0 level, then it is recommended that you take some graduate courses as a continuing education student. If your GPA is below a 3.0, but close, it may be possible to admit you on a provisional basis. This means that you must make B or higher in your first three graduate courses.For doctoral students, we expect the applicant to have 3.5 GPA in the Master\'s program.
GRE scores are also considered in the application process. The higher the GRE score, the more likely one will be admitted to the program.However, we put more weight on the undergraduate GPA than we do on one test.The other two factors that are also considered in the application process are the letters of recommendation and the personal statement. Strong letters of recommendation are expected. As part of the application process you are requested to prepare a personal statement of 300 words. This helps us determine if our graduate program fits in with your personal goals and future plans.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States
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