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.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Analyze the principles which guide Extension work.
- Explain different programming options, formats, and venues for Extension work.
- Evaluate the best instructional methods for various Extension audiences.
- Develop evaluation strategies for differing Extension programing.
- Consider how changing demographics in the United States has and will impact Extension work.
- Distinguish the necessary components of a successful Extension program.
Effective Fall 2017
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 1 | 9 | |
| Select a minimum of 9 credits discplinary course work at the 500-level or above with approval of the student's graduate advisor. 1 | 9 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 36 | |
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 CSU. No independent study, research, supervised college teaching, or practicum credits may apply toward the degree.
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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.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | 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 (GS Form 6) | 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 (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) 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 from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) 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 from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |