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Agricultural Education Master's Degree

Master's Degree Course Information

Foundations and History of Agriculture and Extension Education

University:
University of Arkansas University of Arkansas logo
Course Number:
AGED 50503
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $622 per credit
Start/End Dates:
January 12, 2026 - May 08, 2026

Overview

Course Description

Philosophical Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education provides an overview of the development of agricultural and extension education in the United States by examining the significant educational philosophies, historical events, scientific innovations, legislation and policy shaping agricultural and extension education today.

Contacts

Instructor

Christopher Estepp
Office: 479-575-2037
estepp@uark.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Textbooks

Land-Grant Colleges and Popular Revolt
Nathan M. Sorber
ISBN: 9781501715174
Publisher: Longleaf

Course Access

 

Several weeks before classes begin, students receive an account creation email inviting them to the University of Arkansas organization. If students do not have a Microsoft account, they are prompted to create one. Students are granted access to Blackboard Learn and sent login instructions. Students should contact campus coordinator, Megan Thompson, with general questions. Students having technical difficulties setting up their accounts or logging in may contact the University of Arkansas IT Help Desk at 479-575-2905.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

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