Department of Agricultural Education & Studies

 

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching and learning processes. All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning, discovery, and engagement - are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes, and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.

+ + + + +

Listed Among Top 10 in Agricultural Education

A new study by Ohio State University placed Iowa State University 5th out of more than 80 universities in the country offering similar degrees. Read more.

+ + + + +

Soybean harvest Ag450 Farm

+ + + + +

Aged Club

National FFA Convention
promoting the University and College

+ + + + +

AGEDS 110 Class visited the AG450 Farm to learn about the farm's operation. The AG450 committee chairs discussed their management role, Instructor Tom Paulsen and Farm Manager Greg Vogel visited with students about AGEDS 450 Class.

PR Committee leading a farm tour of new Ag Studies students.

+ + + + +

 

News & Updates

New On-Campus Course

AGEDS 327x - Spring 2010
Tues & Thurs 1:10 to 3:00 pm
Advanced Communications for Agriculture and the Life Sciences

Spring 2010
On-Line Courses

AGEDS 510 - GMiller
AGEDS 533 - ADollisso
AGEDS 561 - RMartin

Michael Retallick, CALS Adviser of the year

Read more about Iowa State University Advisers of the Year Awards.

Pam Owenson featured in Worklife Balance

Pam, administrative specialist in the department was recently featured on the Provost's Work Life at Iowa State University web site. Read more.

Master of Science in Agricultural Education via Distance Education

Designed for agriculture teachers in secondary and post secondary settings, extension professionals, educators in public and private settings, and agricultural communicators, the Master of Science in Agricultural Education can improve your career proficiency and professional status. The curriculum is flexible allowing you to create a program best suited to your needs, interests, and aspirations. You may earn a specialization in agricultural extension education.

 

Master of Agriculture

is the oldest online degree program in the College. This program is designed for individuals in proactive roles addressing and responding professionals in education, business and industry. The intent of the program is to enable individuals to grow and develop as professionals, positioning themselves for emerging opportunities within or outside of their current employment. The curriculum is flexible allowing you to create a program best suited to your needs.