Master's in Agricultural Education Leadership

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has grown to become the largest undergraduate university in Tennessee and is recognized for its diverse range of programs, including strong offerings in business, music, and the arts. One of MTSU's key strengths is its focus on practical, hands-on learning experiences, which prepare students for successful careers in their chosen fields. The university's strong connections with local industries and businesses provide students with valuable internships and networking opportunities. Additionally, MTSU is renowned for its vibrant campus culture, including a nationally recognized marching band and a thriving arts community. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to fostering a sense of community and inclusivity, MTSU equips graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to excel professionally and make meaningful contributions to society.

MTSU’s new Agricultural Education Leadership graduate program offers the opportunity to study agricultural leadership and its application in a variety of agricultural and environmental contexts. This concentration leads to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in the Administration and Supervision major. The program helps disseminate the latest research and best practices in agribusiness and agriscience to educational leaders such as extension officers, FFA club advisors, 4-H leaders, and K-12 teachers who integrate agricultural content into their curriculum. Electives allow master’s candidates to tailor studies for individual career goals. The program draws upon the expertise of School of Agriculture faculty and builds on MTSU’s strong foundation in K-12 education. Although not traditionally identified as STEM fields, agribusiness and agriscience rest on the ever-growing and ever-changing currents of science, technology, and engineering that require agricultural leaders to remain up-to-date in scientific arenas, apply that knowledge to agribusiness and agriscience, and communicate that information to a variety of audiences in a number of formats.