Agricultural Systems Technology, MS
The combined Master of Science degree in Agricultural Systems Technology offers specializations in Agricultural Extension Education, Family & Consumer Sciences Education and Extension (FCSEE), or Secondary & Postsecondary Agricultural Education. Courses are available via interactive broadcast to USU regional campuses and centers throughout the state. The program teaches skills development, program planning, and an understanding of evaluation techniques. It also requires proficiency in research methodology and statistical applications. Emphasizing a wide range of teaching and learning skills, the program allows students to specialize in teaching, extension education, and adult education. This is not a licensure program.
Availability
This program is available at the Uintah Basin Campus via the following Instruction Type(s):
Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.
Admissions
Students must be admitted to the USU School of Graduate Studies. For current enrollment criteria and an online application, visit www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply.
General admissions requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Official transcript of all university/college coursework
- GRE/MAT exam scores (40th percentile minimum)
- Three letters of recommendation
Students must commit to completing one distance education course each semester, including summers. Continuous enrollment is expected and a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained.
Requirements
The program offers two distinct emphases. The teaching option examines the role of the teacher, the learner, and systems of formal education. The extension education option considers the use of non-formal educational systems in extension, adult, and community education.
Students conducting original research complete a Plan A thesis. The Plan C alternative requires additional coursework but no thesis.
Contact Us
For specific questions regarding this program including admissions, courses, and requirements contact:
Logan
Agricultural Education Advisor
Phone:435-797-0378
Fax: 435-797-4002
brian.warnick@usu.edu
The Master of Science program in Agricultural Systems Technology offers emphasis areas in:
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension
- Secondary / Post-Secondary Agricultural Education Emphasis
- Agricultural Extension
*Note: Not all emphasis areas are available at every campus or center. Please check with your campus or center to determine availibility.
Working professionals in education, extension, and adult and community education must be life-long learners. The combined Master of Science program in Agricultural Systems Technology with emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension (FCSEE) or Secondary/Post-Secondary Agricultural Education is designed to advance teaching and learning skills in diverse educational environments, with both formal and non-formal audiences. Courses are broadcast via satellite to USU Regional Campuses and Centers throughout the state.
The program includes teaching skills development, program planning, and an understanding of evaluation techniques. However, as a graduate degree, it also requires proficiency in research methodology and statistical applications. Emphasizing a wide range of teaching and learning skills, the program allows students to specialize in teaching, extension education, and adult education and facilitates FCSE, agricultural education, religious education, and community education.
The program can be completed entirely through the Utah State University Distance Education System, depending on the courses selected for the program.
Courses:
Required Courses
ASTE 6300: Foundations of Adult Education
FCSE 6520: Administration and Supervision in Career and Technical Education
ASTE 6700: Research Methods
FCSE 6290: Current Issues in Research
FCSE 6210: Social Research Data Analysis OR
STAT 5200: Experimental Design
Course Options
Students must take 3 of the following courses.
FCSE 6540: Program Development
FCSE 6550: Advanced Teaching Strategies
FCSE 6530: Classroom Management, Student Motivation and Guidance
FCSE 6560: Mentoring New Professionals
FCSE 6540: Program Development
ASTE 6510: Principles and Practices of Extension Education
ASTE 6260: Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems
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