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

Thesis or non-thesis option: 30 credits required

Thesis Option:

For the thesis option, 6 credit hours must be in AGST 799, "Master’s Thesis Research." The thesis should be completed towards the end of the student's coursework. The thesis must be approved by the Thesis Examining Committee, which consists of three members of the graduate faculty. The chair of the committee should be the student’s thesis advisor.

Non-Thesis Option:

For the non-thesis option, a minimum of 6 credit hours must be from courses numbered 600 and above. Instead of a thesis, students should submit one professional article in publication ready format or present an individually created research based creative component (curricula, professional training design, learning media product, etc.) to the Non-Thesis Review Committee, which consists of three members of the graduate faculty. The chair of the committee should be the student’s advisor.

Elective Options (12-18 credits)

Students will work with a faculty advisor to identify and enroll in a set of elective courses that align with their career focused learning outcomes. The following is a sample of courses. Students may seek permission from the program to enroll in courses not included on this list.