Ph.D. Advising Guide
(February, 1997)
Department of Agricultural Education

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Philosophy on Graduate Education
3. Core Requirements for All Ph.D. Students
   • Required Research Courses
   • Required Statistic Courses
   • Required Seminars for All Students in Agricultural Education
4. Areas of Emphasis
   • Extension Education
   • Agricultural Education in the Public Schools
5. Suggested Minors for Graduate Students
   • Adult Education
   • Administration/Supervision/Personnel in Extension
   • Agricultural Communication
   • Agronomy
   • Animal Science
   • Community and Natural Resource Development
   • Evaluation
   • International
   • Professional Development
   • Public Policy
   • Teacher Education
   • Youth Programs in Extension
6. Statement on Co-Advisement of Ph.D. Students
7. General Steps in Ph.D. Advisement
8. Adviser Notification Form
9. Specifications for Ph.D. Program in Agricultural Education
10. Approval Checklist
11. Suggested Dissertation Outline