Faculty also provide leadership for many student organizations. The master's and doctoral degree programs in agricultural and extension education consist of a planned course of study that leads to the acquisition of specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Students and faculty engaged in these programs become part of a community committed to the rigorous study and application of the concepts of education, teaching and learning. The program recognizes that each student has unique needs and abilities that must be addressed in an individual manner. Graduates may be employed in various settings including higher education public schools, distance education organizations, agribusiness government agencies, and extension programs.
Special emphasis is available in the areas of distance education and evaluation research.
Students may also meet the requirements for teacher certification, in addition to the requirements for a graduate degree.