2010-2011 UF Graduate Catalog (PDF Format) - Graduate School ...

University of Florida Graduate School
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The doctoral program in agricultural education is research-oriented,
focusing on preparing candidates to assume faculty positions in
colleges or university teacher-education programs.
Graduates of the extension education specialization acquire depth in
the teaching and learning processes, gaining experience in
designing, implementing, and evaluating nonformal education
programs. Moreover, students' course work and research prepare
them for careers in the Cooperative Extension Service, outreach
education, and international agencies.
The leadership development specialization focuses on leadership
theory and measurement, critical and creative thinking, and
leadership in cross-cultural settings. Graduates are prepared for
educational leadership, training, and outreach positions in
agricultural extension, community, and governmental agencies.
The Master of Science degree includes four specializations. The
agricultural communication specialization prepares students for
professional communication careers in or dealing with agriculture,
agribusiness, or natural resources and provides a foundation for
further study at the doctoral level. It is mainly for students who
enter with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, agricultural journalism,
advertising, broadcasting, public relations, or related fields.
The agricultural leadership education specialization prepares
students for educational leadership, training, and outreach positions
in agricultural, extension, community, and governmental agencies.
The agricultural extension specialization is designed to enhance the
careers of those employed in the Cooperative Extension Service,
including family and consumer sciences, agriculture, 4-H, and other
related areas. Students gain valuable knowledge and experience in
designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.
The agricultural education specialization gives the student
tremendous depth in the teaching and learning process. Students
can be certified to teach in the state of Florida through this
program.
The Distance Delivered Master of Science program is specifically
designed to meet the needs of practicing extension county agents,
and middle and high school agriscience teachers. All courses are
offered via Web delivery and the program takes approximately two
and a half years to complete. The course schedule and content are
tailored to best meet the needs of practicing educators. A written
final exam and project are required in lieu of a thesis.
A prospective graduate student need not have majored in
agricultural education and communication as an undergraduate.