PhD Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The PhD in agricultural leadership, agricultural and Extension education, and science communication provides a wide range of educational and research experiences designed specifically to prepare graduates with the skills they need to address complex issues associated with agricultural production necessary to feed and clothe a growing population while sustaining the natural environment.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 45 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

45 credit hours total. Required courses include AGCM 8710 Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication Theory; ALDR 8100 Teaching and Learning Theories in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication; ALDR 8110 Application of Advanced Leadership Theories; ALDR 8890 Leading Change Capstone; ALDR 8200 Research Methods in Agricultural Education.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to careers in higher education, industry, government agencies, and NGOs (e.g., professors, program directors, Extension specialists, and program evaluators).

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. UGA Graduate School Application 2. Transcripts showing a completed master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 3. GRE scores are optional (If taken, ALEC seeks a Verbal Score of 150 or higher and a Quantitative Score of 140 or higher for the GRE exam) 4. Resume showing relevant experiences 5. Statement of purpose 6. 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from professors) 7. At least one academic writing sample (using one of the approved writing formats; ALEC uses APA format) 8. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if applicable

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 45 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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