Master of Arts in Agricultural and Extension Education

The department offers major work for a Master of Arts in Agricultural and Extension Education. The degree can be obtained with public school emphasis in agriculture education; extension education; international extension and development; and adult non-formal education. Thesis and non-thesis options are available, ranging from 30-32 hours of coursework. Many of our AXED Graduate courses are offered online for distance education students.

Find more specific information and details about the program in the
Master of Arts in Agricultural and Extension Education - Guidelines For Master Degree.

Master of Arts in
Agricultural and Extension Education,
Agricultural Strategic Communications Option

Global Campus

The Agricultural Strategic Communications (ASC) online master’s degree program will enhance the student’s ability to strategically influence and further an organization’s mission through communication. Students will learn how to deploy an array of tools to plan, execute and measure communication effectiveness while gaining a complete understanding of paid, earned, shared and owned media.

The ASC master’s degree is designed to be flexible for working professionals through accelerated curriculum and a convenient online format at an affordable price.

Find more specific information and details about the program in the
Global Campus - Master of Arts in Agricultural Strategic Communications - Graduate Student Handbook.

For additional information, please contact department head, Dr. Steve Fraze at 575-646-2095 or sfraze@nmsu.edu.

Graduate Assistantships

Teaching and research graduate assistantships are part-time positions within the Department that serve to support the functions and activities of the Department and provide an income while you complete your graduate degree.

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For More Information

For additional information about the department and graduate programs, please contact the departmental graduate student coordinator, Dr. Shannon Norris-Parish at 575-646-1130 or norriss@nmsu.edu or the department head, Dr. Steve Fraze at 575-646-2095 or sfraze@nmsu.edu.