Specializations
Graduate students in Youth Development and Agricultural Education become part of a community of learners. They train with outstanding faculty in interdisciplinary social science research focused on agricultural and life sciences. Their innovative research addresses how people learn and make decisions about the world’s food, fiber, and natural resources system. Graduates influence others as formal and non-formal educators, professional communicators, STEM learning specialists, evaluation experts, and academicians.
- Build specialized competencies for a targeted career
- Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences
- Interdisciplinary and blended research approaches in education, communication, and public engagement
- Preparation for leadership in a global community
- Diverse and supportive environment
Specializations
- Agricultural and Extension Education
- Agricultural and Science Communication
- STEM Learning Systems
Plan of Study
Graduate students work with a faculty advisory committee
to design a specialized plan of study and
experiences that meet their academic and professional
goals. All students develop foundational skills in social science theory and research methods. Through elective
coursework and mentoring, students develop expertise
and prepare for professional and academic careers in the
following disciplines and specialized fields:
Teacher education
Science communication
Integrated STEM education
Agricultural communication
Youth education
Life science education
Informal adult education
International engagement
Extension education
Free-choice learning
Public engagement
Program evaluation and assessment