Distance Learning in Agriculture and Allied Sciences - Preparation for a Field in High Demand

Several universities have recently started offeringOnline Master's Degree in Agricultural Education
distance learning in agriculture programs thatThis is a professional degree for students who
make it easy for you to get qualified in agriculturalwish to become high school or community college
engineering and allied sciences from theinstructors of agriculture programs. The minimum
convenience of your own home. Some of theserequirement is a four-year degree in agricultural
include agronomy, turf-grass management, planteducation or allied fields of study.
pathology, horticulture, hydroponics, weedTexas A&M University
sciences, pasture management, animal nutritionTexas A&M University offers a Master of
and husbandry amongst several otherAgriculture online degree program that is intended
agriculture-related disciplines.to prepare individuals for a fulfilling career in
In recent years, there has been annatural resource management, plant sciences,
ever-increasing demand for salaried agricultural andpoultry sciences and life sciences. This is a
food scientists for conducting lab research in anon-thesis degree program. Texas A&M
variety of areas that directly impact the food andUniversity is accredited by the Commission on
agriculture industry. There has also been a rise inColleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
demand in recent times for qualified staff forand Schools. Delivery methods include
managing the technically challenging aspects ofvideoconferencing over the internet and CD-ROM
agribusinesses. Let us take a look at some ofpresentations for interactive learning. There are no
these distance learning in agriculture programs,residency requirements.
and the courses they offer.University of Georgia (Center for Continuing
Kansas State UniversityEducation)
This University distance learning in agricultureThe University of Georgia offers a distance
program is accredited by the Northwestlearning in agriculture certification course on the
Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers aPrinciples of Turfgrass management. This course
master's degree program in Agribusiness that iswas originally designed and developed in
geared towards advanced learners. If you plan toassociation with the Professional Lawn Care
register for this program, you would be requiredAssociation of America (PLCAA).
to make two one-week on-campus visits annually,Iowa State University
for the duration of the course.Iowa State University currently offers two
Oregon State Universitymasters degree programs:
Oregon State University offers an online B.S.Master of Agriculture
degree in General Agriculture, through theThis degree aims to provide graduates, who are
Universities' Extended Campus. To be eligible forprofessionally involved in the agricultural and food
applying for this course, you would have tosystem with advanced training in the science,
complete educational instruction worth a full yeartechnology and business of agriculture. The course
of biology and two terms of chemistry, all havingalso emphasizes leadership development and the
lab components. The University is accredited byuse of statistical analysis.
the Northwest Association of Schools andMaster of Science in Agronomy
Colleges.This distance learning in agriculture program
University of Illinois Onlineemphasizes the development of technical skills
University of Illinois Online offers the followinginvolved in crop management, soil and water
distance learning in agriculture programs:management, and pest management. It is a
Professional Development Sequence In Dairynon-thesis degree. Both these programs are
Science (Certificate)delivered in the state of Iowa via the Iowa
The program is open to undergraduates andCommunications Network, and in the U.S. and
students with a bachelor's degree. Classes areCanada via the medium of the internet.
conducted via the internet.