The Department of Agricultural Education and Communication offers major work for the degrees of Master of Science and Master of Agriculture. The requirements for each degree are described in the General Information section. Three curriculum options for graduate study toward either degree are offered. The agricultural extension and education option is for those persons currently employed or preparing to be employed in the cooperative extension service, including family and consumer sciences, agriculture, 4-H, and other related areas. This option is also for persons who are teaching agricultural education in the public schools and those who wish to enter the profession and require basic certification.
Emphasis is on sustainable agriculture in developing tropical countries.
The communication option provides skill and theoretical knowledge for students interested in careers in agricultural communication. A prospective graduate student need not have majored in agricultural education and communication as an undergraduate. However, students with an insufficient background in either agricultural education or technical agriculture will need to include some basic courses in these areas in their program. Specific focus on advertising, marketing, and public relations approaches. Effective use of instructional materials and methods with emphasis on application of visual and nonvisual techniques.