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.
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| 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
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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.
July 4, 2009
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Courses Offered Summer 2009
Session I
- AEE 5044: Program and Curriculum Design in Agricultural and Extension Education
- CSES 5604: Environmental Science Concepts for Professionals (12-week session)
- HORT 4324: Greenhouse Management
- ENT 5234: Managing Arthropod Pests (12-week session)
- PPWS 5214: Diseases of Crop Plants
- Project and Report (12-week session)
Offered both Session I and II
- HNFE 5684/EDHL 5604: Program Development in Health Education
- HNFE 5694/EDHL 5314: Public Health Administration
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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.




