Students completing the certificate in Extension Education gain a solid foundation in Extension theory, with coursework focused on real-world community contexts and practical application. 

The program includes a capstone experience tailored to each student's professional goals. In consultation with the capstone instructor, students may design an educational program to address a critical Extension need, develop a new innovation or strategic initiative, or complete another project that enhances both their learning and the Extension mission.

This certificate requires 14 credit hours and may be completed as part of a degree program or by enrolling in a certificate-only (non-degree) status. Whether completed as part of a degree or as a stand-alone certificate, students must apply for graduation for the certificate to be officially awarded and recorded on their transcript.    

This program is also approved for asynchronous delivery through distance-education technology.

For more information about this certificate, visit the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications Certificate website.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
ALEC 610	Principles of Adult Education	3
ALEC 623	Survey of Evaluation Strategies for Agriculture 1	3
or ALEC 625	or Program Evaluation and Organizational Accountability
ALEC 631	Development and Planning of Community Education Programs	3
ALEC 685	Directed Studies 2	1-4
Select one of the following:		3
ALEC 603	Experiential Learning
ALEC 608	Leadership of Volunteers
ALEC 609	Learning Organizations
ALEC 623	Survey of Evaluation Strategies for Agriculture 1
ALEC 625	Program Evaluation and Organizational Accountability 1
ALEC 630	Guidance and Counseling for Rural Youth
ALEC 640	Methods of Technological Change
Total Semester Credit Hours		14

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Courses may not count in more than one category.

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Only 2 credit hours will apply for ALEC 685.