Degrees Offered:
| Program Title |
Ph.D. |
Ed.D. |
M.S. |
M.A. |
Master |
M.Ed. |
MFA |
| Agricultural and Extension Education |
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Y |
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| Agricultural Education |
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Y |
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Y |
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| Extension Education |
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Y |
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Y |
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GRADUATE FACULTY
J. L. Flowers, Interim Department Head
Director of Graduate Programs:
G. E. Moore, Box 7607, 5-1756, gary_moore@ncsu.edu, Agricultural and Extension Education
J.C. Raulston Distinguished Professor:
D. J. Werner
Professors:
J. L. Flowers, L. A. Guion, D. M. Jenkins, B. M. Kirby, T. T. McKinney, G. E. Moore, R. W. Shearon;
Adjunct Professors:
M. M. Baker, J. S. Lee;
Emeritus Professors:
G. W. Bostick, R. D. Mustian;
Associate Professors:
D. B. Croom, R. M. Stewart, C. S. Whisnant, E. B. Wilson;
Adjunct Associate Professors:
R. J. Harrell;
Emeritus Associate Professors:
C. D. Bryant;
Assistant Professors:
J. A. Bruce, K. S. Jayaratne, D. W. Jones, M. J. Kistler;
Adjunct Assistant Professors:
D. A. Boone, D. D. Peasley, J. H. Smith
The Agricultural and Extension Education Department provides advanced study for professionals in agricultural education, extension education or related careers. Programs of study are designed to meet the individual needs of the student. Courses may be selected that lead to advanced teacher licensure in agriculture or an emphasis in extension education leading to advancement in careers in the Cooperative Extension Service. Additional specialization in the student's teaching or extension field is provided through a minor or advised elective courses. The following graduate programs are available in the Department:
Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Education (requires 15 hours)
Master of Science in Agricultural Education (requires 36 hours including a thesis)
Master of Science in Extension Education (requires 36 hours including a thesis)
Master of Agricultural Education (requires 36 hours)
Master of Extension Education (requires 36 hours)
Master of Agricultural Education (a 100% internet-based degree program requires 36 hours)
Sixth-Year Certificate in Agricultural Education
Doctor of Education in Agricultural and Extension Education
Admission Requirements: In addition to the Graduate School admission
requirements, the department requires the GRE, three positive references, and a statement of career goals and/or
research interests. An interview (personal or by telephone) may be required.
Master's Degree Requirements: The Department offers an M.S. degree,
which requires a thesis for which the student receives six hours of credit, and a Master of
Agricultural Education and a Master of Extension Education as a non-thesis track. All
Master's degree programs require a total of 36 credit hours. The Master of
Science in Extension Education and the Master of Extension Education require a
core of 21 hours (AEE 501, 505, 521, 523, 526, 577, and 578). The Master
of Science in Agricultural Education and the Master of Agricultural Education
require a core of 18 hours (AEE 501, 505, 526, 528 or 529, 535 or 735, and 578).
Minors are optional but, if
selected, require a minimum of nine credit hours.
Graduate Certificate Requirements: The
Department also offers a graduate certificate in agricultural education. This
certificate program involves completion of 15 credit hours. Students are to
choose from AEE 500, 503, 521, 522, 528, 529, 535, 641, and 735.
Sixth-Year Certificate: The Department offers an array of courses
that are recognized by the Department of Public Instruction as comprising a
Sixth-Year Certificate. Students are required to complete 24 hours of advanced
graduate work past the Master's degree. Contact the Director of Graduate Programs
for details.
Doctoral Degree Requirements: A Doctor of Education degree in Agricultural and
Extension Education is offered. A minimum of 72 hours past the Bachelor's degree
is required. More hours may be required based upon the past degrees and
experiences of the candidate. The student’s graduate committee will determine
the specific courses needed. At least six hours of statistics is required.
Twelve hours of credit is earned for writing the dissertation.
Student Financial Support: A limited number of research and/or teaching
assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Other financial aid is available
from the Office of Financial Aid and on a
competitive basis from the Graduate School.
Other: The graduate courses listed
below are available live, online, or both. Students should refer to the current Registration
and Records Course Inventory or to the AEE
graduate program website.
Click on Graduate
Courses for current course information.