Graduate Programs: AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

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Head of the Unit: Edward W. Osborne

Correspondence and Information: Agricultural Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Agriculture, 328 Mumford Hall , 1301 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333-3166

GRADUATE FACULTY

Professor: B. E. Swanson

Associate Professors: P. Buriak, E. W. Osborne, E. B. Russell

Emeritus Professors: P. E. Hemp, L. J. Phipps

GRADUATE PROGRAM

The master of science program has been planned as a professional degree for students who have completed the requirements of a four-year curriculum in agricultural education or allied fields of study. Areas of concentration include youth development, adult education, curriculum development, program planning, teaching methodology, and instructional technology.

ADMISSION

The program is open only to students who have received a bachelor's degree. The Graduate College admission requirements apply.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Candidates must earn 8 units: 4 units in agriculture, 2 units in education, and 2 units in electives, which may be in agriculture, education, or, in exceptional cases, in other fields. At least 3 of the 8 units must be in 400-level courses. Agriculture courses and electives must be selected with the approval of the adviser. A master's thesis is optional.

MAJOR AREAS OF FACULTY RESEARCH INTEREST

Research strengths among faculty members in agricultural education include curriculum reform, program planning, change orientation of educators, problem-solving instruction, psychomotor skill acquisition, extension education, youth development, and international agricultural education and knowledge systems.

RESOURCES

Graduate students in agricultural education have at their disposal the considerable resources of the College of Agriculture and the campus. These include microcomputer and mainframe computer facilities, agricultural education archives for historical research, instructional resources, the Vocational Agriculture Service, agricultural communications, and the Office of International Agriculture.

FINANCIAL AID

Assistantships and waivers of tuition and most fees are given on a competitive basis through funds provided by the College of Agriculture and the Graduate College. Part-time positions on research projects are often available. Further information and a copy of the graduate program brochure may be obtained by writing to the address above.

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