Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Agricultural Extension
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Course – 6 units
ADED222 – Social Science Research 3
STAST221– Social Science Statistics 3
Major Courses – 15 units (minimum)
AGEX215 – Rural Social Systems 3
AGEX216 – Farmer Education Programs in Agriculture 3
AGEX217 – Teaching Farmers Classes in Agriculture 3
AGEX218 – Extension Strategies for Rural Development 3
AGEX233 – Communication in Extension Education 3
AGEX234 – Para-Professionals in Adult Education 3
AGEX244 – Evaluation in Adult Education 3
AGEX246 – Leadership and Organization 3
AGEX247 – Planning and Administration of Extension Programs 3
AGEX291– Special Topics 1-3
Minor/Cognate Courses –9 units (courses from another field of specialization)
AGEX299 – Graduate Seminar 1
AGEX300 –Master’s thesis 6
SUMMARY
Core Courses ___ 6
Major ___ 15
Minor/Cognate ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 1
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
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Total No. of Units Required: 37
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.