East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Community Sustainability provides a Master of Arts (MA) program designed to enhance professional expertise through specialized education in agriculture, food, and natural resources. The AFNRE MA program delivers core coursework focusing on youth leadership, hands-on learning, and lab-based instruction within these fields.
This Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education (AFNRE) master's program primarily serves educators seeking advanced knowledge for teaching AFNR subjects. The curriculum combines (1) applied research in professional, interdisciplinary, and fundamental AFNR studies with (2) educational research applications. Tailored for certified teachers and education professionals, this program supports career advancement in agriculture, food, and natural resources education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications for admission to the master's program are reviewed by faculty who look for evidence of appropriate preparation for advanced interdisciplinary and professional study at the master's level and the likelihood of academic success, as indicated by an applicant's prior educational record, work experience, statement of professional goals, and letters of recommendation. Collateral courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in addition to the requirements for the master's degree. Collateral course work will not count towards the master's degree.
Personal Statement - A typed personal statement (external to the MSU application) is required of all applicants. The personal statement gives the applicant an opportunity to share personal experiences with the Admissions Committee. Prospective faculty advisors and other faculty members also read personal statements during the review and advisor selection process. The content below should be addressed in your personal statement, using format guidelines provided.
Academic Statement - A typed academic statement (external to the MSU application) is required of all applicants. The academic statement gives the applicant an opportunity to share proposed academic and career goals with the Graduate Admissions Committee. Prospective faculty advisors and other faculty members also read academic statements during the review and advisor selection process. Upload the statement to the applicant portal. The content below should be addressed in your academic statement, using the format guidelines provided.
Resum -A typed resum is required of all applicants. The resum must be two pages in length and formatted on 8.5 inch by 11 inch white paper (not A4). Do not include a photo. Upload your resum to the applicant portal.
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE Scores
Official Transcripts
Official Diplomas
Passport
English Language Proficiency Scores
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) - minimum average score of 80, no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no sub-score below 22 for writing
TOEFL (PBT): minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52.
IELTS - Minimum average score of 6.5. No subscore below 6.0.
Personal Statement - A typed personal statement (external to the MSU application) is required of all applicants. The personal statement gives the applicant an opportunity to share personal experiences with the Admissions Committee. Prospective faculty advisors and other faculty members also read personal statements during the review and advisor selection process. The content below should be addressed in your personal statement, using format guidelines provided.
Academic Statement - A typed academic statement (external to the MSU application) is required of all applicants. The academic statement gives the applicant an opportunity to share proposed academic and career goals with the Graduate Admissions Committee. Prospective faculty advisors and other faculty members also read academic statements during the review and advisor selection process. Upload the statement to the applicant portal. The content below should be addressed in your academic statement, using the format guidelines provided.
Resum -A typed resum is required of all applicants. The resum must be two pages in length and formatted on 8.5 inch by 11 inch white paper (not A4). Do not include a photo. Upload your resum to the applicant portal.
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE Scores
Official Transcripts
Official Diplomas
Passport
English Language Proficiency Scores
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) - minimum average score of 80, no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no sub-score below 22 for writing
TOEFL (PBT): minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52.
IELTS - Minimum average score of 6.5. No subscore below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
30,663