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The minimum course work required for the Master of Science degree is 30 credits, including three research credits. Candidates for the Master of Science degree are required to prepare and present a thesis.

Graduate programs include the following areas: Teaching Methods, Farming Programs, Evaluation, Curriculum Designs and Construction, Adult Education, Program Planning, Organization and Administration in Education, Community Organization, Communication and Supervision.

Graduate Courses

EDAG 6601. ADVANCED METHODS IN TEACHING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A comparative study of teaching methods and techniques.

EDAG 6602. FARMING PROGRAMS. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of farming programs at the all-day, young and adult farmer's level, with special emphasis on farm management, financing, recording and evaluating.

EDAG 6603. EVALUATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of the fundamentals of tests and measurements. Emphasis will be given to measures of central tendency and dispersion, measures for comparing differences and the significance of the difference at various confidence levels, interpretation of results, and formulation of plans of action.

EDAG 6605. TEACHER TRAINING. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of the problems of the rural farm population, with emphasis on youth and adult organizations, such as 4-H Clubs, Future Farmers, and Advisory Councils.

EDAG 6607. INVESTIGATION PROCE¬DURES. Three credit hours. Two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Assembling, selecting, organizing, interpreting and reporting data pertinent to investigation made in the fields of education and related sciences.

EDAG 6608. PREPARATION OF TEACHING MATERIAL. Three credit hours. Three hours of work per week.

The preparation by the students of teaching materials such as samples, specimens, charts, graphs, pictures, slides, job analysis, lesson plans, basic units and enterprise units.

EDAG 6610. SEMINAR IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A critical study of selected problems in vocational agriculture. Students are requested to make individual investigations and to report on their findings. Some aspects of the work will be conducted through committees.

EDAG 6611. CURRICULUM DEVELOP¬MENT. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

The planning of course of study for young and adult farmer groups at a functional level.

EDAG 6612. ADULT EDUCATION IN VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A comprehensive study of the philosophy of this type of instruction, with emphasis on the organization of course content on a long-term basis. Teaching techniques, supervision, evaluation and reporting will be discussed.

EDAG 6631. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION IN VOCATIONAL AGRICUL¬TURE. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of the laws affecting agricultural education, criteria for selection of students, classroom management, farm management, Future Farmers of America and other phases of the vocational agriculture program.

EDAG 6671. PROGRAM PLANNING. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A detailed analysis of the job of the teacher of vocational agriculture, with special emphasis on the development of a sound philosophy of the program of instruction and the work.

EDAG 6999. RESEARCH IN AGRICUL¬TURAL EDUCATION. Three to six credit hours. Three to six research periods per week.

The selection by students of topics in agricultural education for individual study; the preparation of designs; the determination of the adequate statistics to use; and the completion of the project.

Graduate Courses

EXAG 6601. COMMUNITY ORGANIZA¬TION AND LEADERSHIP. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A study of how the community is organized and how it changes, the relationship of organization and change to work in adult education, community development and Extension work. Special attention will be given to the role of professional leadership in organization and change.

EXAG 6603. ORAL AND WRITTEN COM¬MUNICATION. Three credit hours. One hour of lecture and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.

The learning process and the principles involved in written and oral communication. The course is especially designed for Extension Agents, teachers of Vocational Agriculture, and others interested in improving their teaching abilities. Laboratory practice in the arts of communication is provided.

EXAG 6610. PRINCIPLES OF EXTENSION TEACHING. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

The theories and principles of teaching and learning, and their application to Agricultural Extension.

EXAG 6612. PSYCHOLOGY IN EXTENSION EDUCATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

The scientific study and interpretation of human behavior; basic psychological principles applied to Extension Education.

EXAG 6614. ADMINISTRATION AND SU¬PERVISION IN EXTENSION EDUCATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Theory and principles of personnel administra¬tion and supervision in Extension Education.

EXAG 6620. EXTENSION EVALUATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

A study of the principles involved in Extension evaluation, and of adequate methods and processes for measuring and evaluating Extension work according to the results obtained. Questionnaire construction, sampling, interviewing, and analysis and interpretation of data will be discussed.

EXAG 6622. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN EXTENSION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

The basic principles, procedures and problems in the process of Extension program development in both agriculture and homemaking.

EXAG 6628. ADVANCED SEMINAR IN EXTENSION PROBLEMS. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of problems from such fields as administration, supervision, personnel recruitment and training, and scope of programs. Selection will be made in the light of the special interest of seminar members.

EXAG 6630. PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADULT EDUCATION. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Critical comparison of present day schools of thought on the philosophy and principles of adult education programs; the nature, objectives, and functions of such programs. A term paper is required.

EXAG 6640. SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS. Three credit hours. Three hours of lecture per week.

Methods and theory of investigation as applied to the social sciences. Emphasis is given to the collection, analysis and interpretation of information in connection with special problems of research. The student is required to plan research in his field of interest.

EXAG 6642. RURAL YOUTH PROBLEMS. Three credit hours. Three lectures per week.

Study of problems faced during adolescence, such as the adolescent value system, interests, and group life; the relationship of adolescent culture to adult culture; the relationship of the sociology of adolescence to educational programs such as the 4-H Clubs, Vocational Agriculture and the school.

A list of professors who engage in graduate activities in the Department follows, including the highest earned degree, date, and institution granting the degree. Research and teaching interests are also included.

SANTIAGO ARIAS, Extension Specialist, M.A., 1986, University of Puerto Rico. Research and Teaching Interests: Clubs 4-H, Program of youth organization.

AURY M. CURBELO-RUIZ, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2002, The Ohio State University. Research and Teaching Interests: Instructional media design, distance education, research and statistics.

AMANDA DIAZ-DE HOYO, Associate Extension Specialist, M.S., 1987, Bridgeport University. Research and Teaching Interests: Communication and publication.

MILDRED FELICIANO, Associate Extension Specialist, Ph.D., 1994, The Pennsylvania State University. Research and Teaching Interests: Health and Security Education.

FRED FERNANDEZ, Extension Specialist, M.A., 1979, Virginia Politechnic Institute and State University. Research and Teaching Interests: Food Technology.

JUAN B. FREMAINT, Assistant Specialist, M.S., 1993, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Computer education.

JOSE A. GARCIA-LUIÑA, Associate Specialist, M.S., 1983, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: External Resources.

CARMEN OLGA GOMEZ, Associate Extension Specialist, M.A., 1999, University of Phoenix. Research and Teaching Interests: Children, Youth and Family relations.

VILMA F. GONZALEZ-NOLLA, Extensión Specialist, MPHN., 1981, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Food and Nutrition.

JUAN F. GONZALEZ-NOLLA, Instructor, M.S., 1985, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Extensión Education.

JOSE M. HUERTA-JIMENEZ, Extension Specialist, Ph.D., 1993, The Ohio State University. Research and Teaching Interests: Research, Evaluation, and Rural Development.

ALAN E. IRIBARREN-SANCHEZ, Extension Specialist, M.A., 1998, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Clubs 4-H, Program of youth organization.

ANDRES IRIZARRY-CARLO, Assistant Extension Specialist, M.A., 1998, University of Phoenix. Research and Teaching Interests: Clubs 4-H, Program of youth organization.

ADA LAUREANO, Associate Specialists, Ph.D., 2002, University of Puerto Rico. Research and Teaching Interests: Administration and supervision programs, adult education, group dynamics and leadership.

RUTH LEBRON, Associate Extension Specialist, M.S., 1991, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Clubs 4-H, Programs of youth organization.

SILVERIO MONTALVO, Extension Specialist, M.S., 1985, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Community Resource Development.

ANGELICA MARTINEZ, Associate Specialist, M.A., 2003, University of Phoenix. Research and Teaching Interests: Administration and Supervision.

ANN MACPHERSON, Extension Specialist, Ph..D., 1993, University of Puerto Rico. Research and Training Interests: Food and Nutritions, Curriculum Development, Home Economics.

GLORISELLE NEGRON-RIOS, Associate Specialist, M.A., 1994, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Community Resource Development.

DAVID PADILLA-VELEZ, Professor, Ph.D., 1993, The Ohio State University. Research and Teaching Interests: Agricultural Education, Teacher Education.

GLORIA PICO-ACOSTA, Agricultural Agent, M.S., 1989, University of Arkansas. Research and Teaching Interests: General Agriculture.

ROBERTO L. RIGAU-LLORENS, Associate Specialist, M.A., 1997, University of Phoenix. Research and Teaching Interests: External Resource.

ANGELES RODRIGUEZ, Assistant Extension Specialist, M.A., 1996, University of Puerto Rico. Research and Teaching Interests: Audiovisual technology.

MARIA DEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Assistant Extension Specialist, Ph.D., 1997, Cornell University. Research and Teaching Interest: Evaluation and Research in the Field.

LUIS F. SILVA-GUERRERO, Professor, Ph.D., 1988, Cornell University. Research and Teaching Interests: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Developments in International Agricultural Projects, Communications, Microcomputers in Education.

NOEL TORRES, Agricultural Agent, M.S., 1987, University of Puerto Rico. Research and Teaching Interests: Education and Farm Security.

SANDRA VARELA, Assistant Extension Specialist, M.A., 2003, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. Research and Teaching Interests: Consumer Education.

JOSE A. VILLAMIL-FREYTES, Professor, Ph.D., 1978, University of Connecticut. Research and Teaching Interests: Curriculum Development, Supervision, Higher Education and Administration, Multicultural Education, Community Organization and Leadership.

CARLOS A. VIVONI-REMUS, Extension Specialist, Ph.D., 1991, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Research and Teaching Interests: Communication and distance education.