Agricultural Masters Australasian CollegeAGFA College delivers agriculture programs through distance learning to Australian and international students. Training opportunities include beef and sheep breeding, pasture management, animal nutrition and husbandry, cropping, marketing, risk management, occupational health and safety, wool and sheep classing, shearing, animal health, horticulture, organics, hydroponics and training in natural resource management. Accredited by the Australian National Training Authority.
University of Northwestern OhioThe University of Northwestern Ohio offers a Diploma in Agribusiness Management entirely online. Students completing this one-year program will be prepared for entry-level positions in the agribusiness management community - wholesale, retail or production. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Illinois OnlineUniversity of Illinois Online offers the following online certificate program:
- Professional Development Sequence in Dairy Science
The professional development sequence in dairy science includes a series of structured courses delivered by the Internet using an interactive course delivery system. A certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the introductory class (Phase 1), a minimum of two of the advanced classes (Phase 2), and a minimum of two of the lab techniques (Phase 3). The certificate will be valuable to adult students needing advanced training including veterinarians, livestock nutritionists, extension educators, livestock producers, and herd managers.
The classes are taught on the Internet and CD ROM. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of FloridaThe University of Florida offers a Master of Agriculture via distance learning technologies. Courses are delivered via interactive videoconferencing, videotape lecturing, and online.
University of Georgia, Center for Continuing EducationUniversity of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education offers the following program in turfgrass management:
- Principles of Turfgrass Management
This course is designed for all professionals in this fast-growing industry, including those affiliated with private lawn care companies, public parks and recreation areas, school grounds, sod production, landscape management firms, golf courses, cemeteries, athletic fields, and other public and private turf facilities.
Successful completion earns the designation "Certified Turfgrass Professional." The Georgia Center also offers certification for those who wish to pursue a series of college credit courses in turfgrass management and related subjects.
Texas Tech UniversityTexas Tech University and Texas A&M University offer a joint Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education. Courses are taught using the Trans-Texas Videoconference Network, a web-based design using WebCT, the Internet, and a variety of other methods, including appropriate face-to-face meetings. Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University offers the following online agriculture degree program:
- Master of Agriculture
The degree program is intended to prepare individuals for leadership roles in education, natural resource management, the extension service, and many professional careers in agriculture and life sciences. This is a non-thesis degree program which emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills and the practical aspects of academic coursework. A highly individualized degree, you can select degree plans in the following areas:
- Agricultural Development
- Fisheries
- Plant Sciences
- Natural Resources Development
- Poultry Sciences
- Wildlife
Delivery methods include Internet, videoconferencing and CD-ROM. There are no residency requirements. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Oregon State UniversityOregon State University Extended Campus offers the following degree in agriculture online:
- Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture
In the OSU General Agriculture program, students have the unique opportunity to create an individual education plan that meets their specific career objectives. The flexibility of the general agriculture degree, as well as the broad foundation of the course work, allows you to complete a degree no matter what your previous skill level. This program has proved successful for the entering student, as well as the experienced farmer or rancher. Oregon State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
Online College of OklahomaOnline degrees in agriculture offered by Oklahoma State University:
- Master of Agricultural Education
- Master of Agriculture
Delivery methods incorporate interactive video, telecourses, Internet, audioconferencing, computer assisted instruction and audiotape.
Kansas State UniversityKansas State University offers the following online degrees:
- Master of Agribusiness
The Master in Agribusiness at Kansas State University provides agribusiness professionals the knowledge and skills to excel in today's rapidly changing and increasingly complex food and agricultural global economy. Two one-week segments per year on-campus visits required. - Bachelor Degree Completion Program - Animal Science and Industry
The program builds on a liberal arts foundation with a concentration in animal science and includes substantial coursework in agriculture, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, statistics and computer science, business and economics.
Kansas State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools.
Iowa State UniversityIowa State University offers the following degree programs in agriculture:
- Master of Agriculture
The core 13 credits of the program emphasize leadership development, technological change, use of statistics, economic issues, and sustainability issues. You select the remaining courses, 14 credits, in consultation with your graduate committee to meet your individual needs and interests. The capstone of the program is a creative component of 4 credits that lets you explore a particular interest area. The creative component is a demonstration of independent creativity with a written report of laboratory, field, or library research. - Master of Science in Agronomy
The computer-based program emphasizes practical, professional, and technical skills involved in crop management, soil and water management, and integrated pest management. It is a non-thesis degree.
Programs are delivered statewide via the Iowa Communications Network; and in the U.S. and Canada via CD-ROM and internet. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
