Master's Degree
$16,640
Online
32 Credit Hours
Fall or Spring
Bachelor's degree required
Develop leadership and critical thinking skills to help people connect with food and agriculture.
Master educational and communication strategies to develop impactful programs and initiatives.
Enhance career opportunities in agriculture-related sectors.
This degree is for educators, extension professionals, and leaders in the agricultural sector.
It allows you to explore in-depth leadership, education, and communication courses to enhance your expertise and effectiveness in agricultural education.
Upon completing this degree, you will:
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, M.S. online curriculum includes two options: Program Development and Teacher Licensure.
Required courses:
Electives:
17 total credit hours. 5 or more credit hours of ALEC, LEAD, AGED, or AGCM coursework not listed above. Up to 12 credit hours from outside the ALEC Program that can be applied to and relevant for professional goals.
To apply for a graduate degree program, you'll need to start an online application through the University of Illinois Graduate College. A rolling admissions process is utilized for this program.
To ensure a smooth application process, please review the following list of required and optional components that you will need to prepare for your submission:
Our online education is flexible and accessible, enabling learners to advance their careers, develop new skills, and connect with peers.