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Ohio State's graduate program in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education and Leadership (ACEL) offers the Master of Science (M.S.) degree conferred by the Graduate School of The Ohio State University.
While obtaining a degree in ACEL, students may specialize in one of five areas:
- Agricultural Communication - The study of traditional and emerging communication processes and theories in applied contexts related to food, agriculture and the environment.
- Agricultural Education - The study of educational theories and practices in formal, often school-based, contexts related to food, agriculture and the environment.
- Community and Extension Education - The study of non-formal educational theories and practices in applied contexts including those related to food, agriculture, the environment, communities and youth.
- Interntaitonal Development - The study of development theories and practices in international settings aimed at addressing complex food, agricultural and environmental challenges.
- Leadership - The study of leadership theories and practices in applied contexts seeking to create change in issues related to food, agriculture, the environment and community.
The Master of Science degree is designed for agricultural teachers, extension professionals, communicators, outreach educators and leadership professionals. The master’s degree prepares graduates for:
- Teaching
- Research
- Extension
- Communication
- Administrative
- Leadership positions in the public and private sectors
For complete information, visit the Agricultural Communication Education and Leadership website.