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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.
Quick facts
Official name
Doctor of philosophy in agricultural educationCampus
Program type
DoctorateAcademic home
College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources | Division of Applied Social SciencesDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
72Estimated cost
$43,473.60*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
This degree has potential benefits for
- Classroom or extension educators in agriculture or the environment
- Communications or public relations professionals
- International agricultural development specialists
- Program manager or producers
- Sales professionals
- Youth specialists
Program structure
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required.
Courses are semester-based. Students typically take two classes each semester session and finish the program in four years.
Course work covers
- Instructional design and delivery
- Teaching and learning theories and practices
- Educational program planning, evaluation, organization and administration
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
SemesterTypical program length
4 yearsTypical course load
Two classes per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Jon Simonsen is a professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences and serves as the program chair for agricultural education. Dr. Simonsen’s areas of teaching include leadership, methods of teaching and teacher preparation. His research focuses on the teaching and learning within leadership education. Dr. Simonsen earned a doctorate in agricultural and extension education from The Ohio State University.
Rebecca Mott is an assistant professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences and serves as director of graduate studies in agricultural education. Dr. Mott’s areas of teaching include qualitative research methods, program development and evaluation and youth leadership development. Her research focuses on highlighting perspectives of those in agriculture that are frequently overlooked using qualitative methodologies. Dr. Mott earned a doctorate in agricultural education from the University of Missouri.
Jon Tummons is an associate professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences and serves as the director of undergraduate studies for agricultural education. Dr. Tummons teaches classes in social science research methods, methods of teaching, laboratory management, program management, teacher professional development and leadership. His research focuses on mentoring interns and early-career agriculture professionals. Dr. Simonsen earned a doctorate in agricultural education from the University of Missouri.