Program Overview
The Agricultural Education at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MSc programme in Education over 12 months, 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural 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 Ag & Extn Ed
- Curr Design & Instruction
- Instructional Methods & Design
- Youth Development Programs
- Adult Learning Principles
- Educational Research
- Research Methods & Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the online/off-campus program are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), however applicants for the on-campus options must take the GRE. As a guideline, GRE scores should be greater than 500 for the quantitative and verbal tests and 4.0 for analytical writing, though the Admissions Committee may admit candidates with lower scores who demonstrate compelling strengths in other areas.\xc2\xa0
In addition to meeting the above criteria, applicants to the teacher education option in the Master of Science program in agricultural education must pass the Illinois Certification Testing System test of Basic Skills test prior to admission.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,494 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months