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Agricultural and Life Sciences Online Graduate Degree Program

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has developed a Master's of Agricultural and Life Sciences degree program that is offered entirely online. The program was begun Fall 2007 and some of our first generation of students are expected to complete the program Fall 2009.

Interview about the program. Courtesy of WVPT Public Television.

Why is This a Great Idea for Me?

  • You can learn new skills and get a Master's degree while you work.
  • Take as many or as few courses as you want - slow or fast, it's up to you.
  • Pick the subject area you like and become an expert in it
  • Create new job opportunities for yourself based on your skills learned in unique and innovative courses
  • If you do not get an online Master's degree now, will you always wish that you had?

About the Program

Learn about the courses, transfer credits and how long it takes to complete the program. Listen to an overview of the program by director, Dr. Doug Pfeiffer.

Answers to Your Questions

Find answers to questions most frequently asked about the program. Ask a question if you cannot find an answer.

About Online Learning

Don't know about online learning? Find out more.

How to Apply

You can apply through the Virginia Tech Graduate School. For more information about admissions, tuition, fees, and deadlines, please visit our Admissions section.

Meet the Faculty

Faculty provide expertise from several departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

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Dates to Remember

Course Request opens for Summer 2009 on March 16, 2009.

Course Request opens for Fall 2009 on April 27, 2009 and closes on May 15, 2009.

Drop/Add for Fall 2009 will re-open on August 10, 2009.

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