View all Masters Programs in Agricultural Science in USA 2016/2017

View all Masters Programs in Agricultural Science in USA 2016/2017

A Masters degree gives you the opportunity to either further your understanding of a particular question or take off in a completely different way using skills you have gained from your previous undergraduate degree.

Agricultural science encompasses a wide area of topics, and classes can be taken at schools all over the world. Topics include food science, farming, forest technology, agroecology, veterinary medicine, biological engineering, wildlife technology and crop science.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.

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Online Master of Education (MEd) in Equestrian Education

William Woods University

Online Master of Education (MEd) in Equestrian Education

Enter the new and growing equestrian education market by earning the online Master of Education in Equestrian Education degree from William Woods University. This program will help you gain the field pedagogy skills you need to make the transition from equestrian professional to equestrian educator. While earning this degree, you will improve your instructional techniques and learn to construct effective curriculum by applying instructional theories and strategies.

Program advantages

The online Master of Education in Equestrian Education builds on the signature strengths of William Woods University: excellence in educating educators, a nationally ranked online education program, and a nationally recognized equestrian program. In this program, you will receive quality online instruction through the latest educational technology and collaborate with your peers in an interactive and engaging learning environment.

Courses

• EDU 543 Teaching and Learning in the new Digital Landscape
• EDU 563 Applied Instructional Theories and Strategies Using Technology
• EDU 590 Appraisal of Student Learning
• EDU 547 Current Issues in Equestrian Education
• EDU 550 Curriculum Construction
• EDU 530 Improvement of Instruction
• EDU 562 Development of Resources for Equestrian Educational Events
• EDU 574 Equestrian Program Sustainability
• EDU 587 Equestrian Education Capstone Project

Your degree at work

Equestrian education is gaining momentum in the industry as employers seek academically credentialed equestrian professionals in the fields of extension service, breed and discipline, organizational leadership, undergraduate instruction, and others. A graduate degree prepares you for a position as a post-secondary teacher in this industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these positions are expected to experience an average 17% increase in employment through the next decade. Equestrian education professionals are also being sought to fill positions as youth and outreach workers to improve the quality and effectiveness of programs for early exposure to the field.

Admission requirements

• Completed application
• Official transcripts showing degree conferred with 2.5 GPA
• You must also have a curriculum vitae demonstrating proficiency in, and understanding of, equestrian experiences. This may include samples such as certifications, professional memberships, your accomplishments in the field, or a sample video.

Welcome to William Woods University located in Fulton, Missouri in the heart of the USA. Since 1870, our courses and opportunities have prepared students not just for careers, but for lives in a world that is dynamic, global and rich in possibilities. William Woods is a learning community of more than 3,400 students and faculty, including some 1,100 traditional undergraduates, 1,500 graduate, and 800 online students representing more than 35 US states and 11 countries on our 200-acre campus in Fulton, Missouri.

We offer unique undergraduate programs, including an internationally recognized equestrian studies program, a four-year American Sign Language interpreting program, and a MBA in 5 degree that allows you to start your Masters degree during your senior year. Our 74 majors and 26 minors will give you the skills you need to reach your unique potential- and over a hundred routes to get you there. William Woods University graduate and online programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value. Whichever path you seek, you can expect to be both challenged and supported, through practical coursework taught by engaging faculty. Our professional experience is matched by a down-to-earth commitment to involve you deeply in your learning experience; foster networking and collaboration with your peers, and support you throughout your academic journey and beyond. William Woods University is ranked among the nation’s top online learning programs. We combine more than 140 years of academic excellence with a student-centered, service-oriented educational environment, and our convenient, 8-week courses offer flexibility and affordable tuition.

Among our network of more than 20,000 successful alumni, we count an Olympic gold medalist, the trainer of Thunder, mascot of the Denver Broncos, and innumerable professionals in medicine, business, law, and education — including more than 600 school leaders ranging from superintendents and principals, and special education administrators. William Woods graduates fill positions at Disney, 3M, Coca-Cola, UPS, Hewlett-Packard and many other major corporations.

Our 140-year history of service and leadership in education has given us, as a community, values that endure and make the William Woods educational experience unique. We challenge our students to discover, lead, and achieve, often beyond what they ever dreamed possible. What makes William Woods different is our commitment to stay with our students as they pursue their goals; to see to it that they thrive in school and beyond. It’s a personal, first-name relationship that goes well beyond the classroom and lasts long after the degree is earned. Our mission is to help you flourish in whatever you decide to do with your life.

Ask a student what the William Woods experience is like, and the answer will most likely evolve from a discussion of the program to an account of the people who not only engaged and challenged, but who walked along side them and supported them until the journey was complete.

Accreditation

William Woods University enjoys the best of both worlds when it comes to reputation — attracting students, faculty and partners nationally for signature programs, while making a significant impact locally and statewide in fields such as business and education.

The country’s most established colleges and universities routinely open their doors to peers for an accreditation process — a way of ensuring that students and families receive a quality return on their educational investment.

Higher Learning Commission

William Woods University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association, which is one of 6 regional institutional accreditors in the United States:

Higher Learning Association, a Commission of the North Central Association 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Tel: 312.263.0456 hlcommission.org

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners awarded William Woods University, in Fulton, Missouri accreditation of its business programs and separate accreditation of its accounting program. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the undergraduate and graduate accounting and business programs offered at William Woods University meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Tel: 913.339.9356 www.acbsp.org

ACBSP Accredited programs

Recognition

While third-party honors and recognition have become a staple of how colleges gain attention, we at William Woods University ultimately measure our success by what alumni and their employers report about our graduates. We thank all faculty, staff, alumni and funders for the hard work that has earned the following recognition for William Woods University:

•Ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News & World Report

•Ranks among the top online programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report

•Recognized for its online degree programs for quality and affordability by U.S. News & World Report, ranking 7th in MO and 141st in the U.S. for its online bachelors

•Ranked 14th by Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online) among private, non-profit colleges for affordable online degree programs

•Ranked 2nd in midwest by U.S. News & World Report for graduates with lightest debt load