Program Overview

Master of Extension Education, Plan C (M.Ext.Ed)

The Master of Extension Education (M.Ext.Ed.) is designed to train specialists to work in the broad field of Extension or a related outreach field. The program includes coursework on the principles and programming of Extension as well as training on evaluation and teaching strategies in Extension settings. Students in the program are expected to complete an internship experience in Extension. The goal of the program is to develop the skill sets necessary to become a qualified Extension specialist.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the principles which guide Extension work.
2. Explain different programming options, formats, and venues for Extension work.
3. Evaluate the best instructional methods for various Extension audiences.
4. Develop evaluation strategies for differing Extension programming.
5. Consider how changing demographics in the United States has and will impact Extension work.
6. Distinguish the necessary components of a successful Extension program.

Program Requirements

• A minimum of 36 credits are required to complete this program.
• Of the 36 minimum credits required for this program, at least 24 credits must be earned at the institution.
• No independent study, research, supervised college teaching, or practicum credits may apply toward the degree.
• A minimum of 21 credits must be earned at the 500-level or above in the student’s area of study approved by the student’s graduate advisor.

Course List

Course List Code | Title | Credits
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Required Courses|
AGED 510| American Agricultural Values and Ideology| 3
AGED 525| Agricultural and Extension Teaching| 3
AGED 587| Internship in Extension| 2
AGED 600| Evaluation and Applied Research in Extension| 3
AGRI 546| Principles of Cooperative Extension| 3
AGRI 547| Delivery of Cooperative Extension Programs| 4
Education Course Electives|

• Select a minimum of 9 credits from AGED, AGRI, EDAE, HDFS, JTC, and SOWK courses at the 500-level or above with approval of the student's graduate advisor.
• Select a minimum of 9 credits disciplinary course work at the 500-level or above with approval of the student's graduate advisor.

Program Total Credits

• Program Total Credits: 36

Additional Information

For more information, please refer to the Requirements for All Graduate Degrees.

Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees

Master's and Ph.D. Procedures Step | Due Date
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1. Application for admission | Six months before first registration
2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration
3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration
4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
5. Filing of program of study | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination
7. Report of preliminary examination | Within two working days after results are known
8. Changes in committee | When change is made
9. Application for Graduation | Refer to published deadlines
   9a. Reapplication for Graduation | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation for the next time term for which you are applying
10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee
11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines
12. Report of final examination | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines
13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines
14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines
15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website