The purpose of the Department
of Agricultural and Extension Education is to serve citizens of
the Commonwealth, nation, and world by providing comprehensive programs
in resident instruction, research, and continuing education in teacher
and extension education in the agricultural sciences, youth and
family education, and related fields.
Primary objectives of graduate education
- To prepare students to conduct educational
programs and research and to assume managerial positions in public
and private youth-serving agencies and foundations concerned with
youth and family development.
- To conduct research related to youth and
family education, teaching, administration, and supervision of
agricultural and extension education in the United States as well
as internationally.
- To recruit, prepare, and place qualified
teachers of agricultural and environmental sciences to meet the
needs of the state.
- To provide a comprehensive in-service education
program, including graduate studies to meet the professional education
needs of teachers of agriculture, extension professionals, youth
and family professionals, and personnel with similar needs.
Supportive objectives
- To provide educational consultation services
relating to youth and family education and to agricultural, vocational,
and extension education programs.
- To provide educational support services
to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the University, including
advising students and teaching professional education courses.
- To encourage and support the national and
international efforts of the College of Agricultural Sciences
and the University.
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For more information contact:
Dr. Joan S. Thomson
Program Coordinator
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Dr. Tracy S. Hoover Department Head
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Ms. Kenyan Cattell
Graduate Program Staff
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