About the course

The Department of Community Sustainability offers a Master of Arts (MA) Degree as a way for individuals to advance professional knowledge through education in the context of agriculture, food and natural resources. The AFNRE MA offers a program of study with foundational education courses in youth leadership, experiential learning, and laboratory learning in the context of agriculture, food and natural resources.

　　The Master of Arts program in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education (AFNRE) is designed principally for persons who wish to acquire advanced professional knowledge related to AFNR in educational settings. This master?s program in AFNRE consists of (1) practice-centered inquiry in professional, interdisciplinary, and foundational studies of AFNR, and (2) inquiry in educational settings. The program is designed for certified teachers and other educators who wish to continue their professional studies in agriculture, food and natural resources education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	East Lansing
Fall (August), 2025	East Lansing

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Michigan State University

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.

　　Resumé -A typed resumé is required of all applicants. The resumé 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 resumé 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.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

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