College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Engaging Students
Search for Chronic Disease Risk Factors in
Horses Leads to Clues about Prevention
Bringing New Life to an Eroding Stream
Value-added Soybeans to Save Money and Environment
Expanding the Learning Experience
Crossing Traditional Boundaries of Science
To Find Health Solutions
Hobby-size Planes May Be Future of
Early Warning System
Improving Local Economies Through Agritourism
Incentive Payments May Reduce Phosphorus Pollution
Protecting Milk’s Flavor and Nutritional Value
Finding a Healthful and Environmentally Friendly Use For Peanut Skins
Supporting Virginia’s Expanding Wine Industry
Virginia Tech Reaches Top 10 in Agricultural Research
Entrepreneurship Education Puts Business Owners in the Express Lane
E-learning Option for Place-bound Professionals
Financial Planning – From the Farm to the Household
New Graduate Program to Train Faculty in Agricultural Education Fields
Farmers’ Markets from Diverse Communities Benefit from Sharing
Families, Food, and Fun
Developing Disease-free Mosquitoes
Mites Make Right in Honduras – or Not?
Help for the Hippos of Zambia
E-learning Option for Place-bound Professionals
Professionals can now pursue a graduate degree from Virginia Tech without having to relocate to Blacksburg. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has expanded its educational opportunities to include an online master’s degree program in agricultural and life sciences for working professionals and others who are not able to participate in an on-campus learning experience.
The degree program, which provides broad, scientifically based courses for professionals in agriculture, life sciences, and related fields, began in fall 2007 with 23 students enrolled. Students can choose from among five concentrations: biosecurity; bioregulations and public health; food safety; environmental science; education; and plant science and pest management. All courses are offered in a distance-delivered format to provide students the flexibility to study at their own pace.
“Our unique online program provides professionals the flexibility to earn a master’s degree with focus on a career relevant area of specialization from the convenience of their own E-learning Option for Place-bound Professionals home,” says Sharron Quisenberry, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “Over time, we will be able to expand program areas, and thus, expand the educational capabilities of the college and the university to benefit professionals interested in a quality online education.”
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have a 3.0 grade point average (four-point scale) unless there are documented extenuating circumstances. Students will be required to complete 30 hours of approved course work, plus a project and report, to earn the degree.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students will have earned a master’s of science degree in agricultural and life sciences.
For more information about the program or to apply, visit the Online Master’s of Agricultural and Life Sciences webpage at www.online.cals.vt.edu/masters/.
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