About the course

Our graduate programs offer flexibility and enable graduates to pursue diverse career options. Prepare for a career teaching agricultural education to middle or high school students, or become an Extension agent helping farmers and families succeed in their communities. Or pursue other rewarding positions such as agricultural museum curators, environmental educators, agricultural missionaries, agricultural public relations representatives, or congressional officers.

　　Agricultural and Extension Education offers two graduate certificate programs: Agricultural and Extension Education as well as Leadership in Agricultural and Human Sciences.

　　The AEE certificate program is appropriate for individuals who:

　　Want advanced training in agricultural and extension education but don?t plan to pursue a master?s degree

　　Have a master?s degree in another discipline but would like to gain expertise in agricultural and extension education

　　Are earning a teacher certification in agriculture and desire additional credentials

　　Work as Extension agents and taking courses for the required professional development hours Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2024	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2025	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2025	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh
Spring (January), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (May), 2026	Raleigh
Summer (June), 2026	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-International applicants must also have a TOEFL score of 80 or higher

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:

　　(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.

　　(b) a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.

　　On the application, choose ?Graduate Certificate? and ?Agricultural and Extension Education.? The GRE is not required for the graduate certificate.

　　Some students enroll in the graduate certificate program as a trial run toward a master?s degree. Only 12 hours can be counted toward a master?s degree. If this is the path you?re planning, we recommend applying to a master?s program prior to completing the graduate certificate program to avoid losing hours.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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