The agricultural education programs are designed for students with interests in agricultural education and leadership development. Course work includes program and professional development, evaluation, teaching and learning theories and practices, educational methods, organization and administration, leadership and communication.
A doctorate in agricultural education from MU can help you advance your career in agricultural or extension education, communication or informal adult education. If you want to connect with expert faculty members and take an innovative, high-tech approach to agricultural education, this may be the degree for you.
Course work covers
Instructional design and delivery
Teaching and learning theories and practices
Educational program planning, evaluation, organization and administration
This degree has potential benefits for
September 2025
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
2-64 Agriculture Building,
COLUMBIA,
Missouri,
65211, United States
September 2025
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
2-64 Agriculture Building,
COLUMBIA,
Missouri,
65211, United States
Minimum GPA: 3.5 on prior graduate course work
Minimum of 3 years full-time appropriate teaching or other professional experience in elementary, secondary, higher education or industry
Correspondence with one of the Agricultural Education faculty members in the proposed area of concentration prior to submitting an application. This contact is ultimately a requirement for admission.
Non-native English speakers must score 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 on the Academic IELTS, PTE score of 59 and Cambridge C1 Advanced score of 180
Application Deadline: Fall: January 15; Spring: September 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
