Undergraduate Programs

The department offers one major with three specialized tracks:Agricultural & Extension Education

Students majoring in Agricultural & Extension Education may choose from three options:

  • Teaching
  • Agricultural Communications
  • or Extension and Community Development

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B.S. in Agricultural & Extension Education

  • Agricultural & Extension Education – Teaching Option: prepares students to teach agriculture and natural resources in a middle and high school setting.

If you are seeking the teaching option degree, you must apply for admission into the teacher preparation program using the following form: AXED Teacher Preparation Application. Please download and complete the form and email to Dr. William Norris (wnorris1@nmsu.edu) by the listed due dates.

Requirements for Teaching Option Admission

  • 45 hours of coursework complete
  • Minimum of 2.5 GPA
  • Completed AXED 2130
  • A grade of 'C' or better in all professional studies courses
  • Agricultural & Extension Education – Agricultural Communication Option: prepares students for careers in print and broadcast media, public relations, photo-journalism, and advertising/marketing related to agriculture, food, and natural resources.
  • Agricultural & Extension Education – Extension and Community Development Option: prepares students for a broad spectrum of domestic and international positions in government agencies and non-governmental organizations that deal with agricultural community development issues and natural resources (e.g. Cooperative Extension Service, USDA, NMDA, Peace Corps, and World Neighbors).

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Undergraduate Minors

The department offers two minors: Agricultural Communications and Agricultural and Natural Resource Leadership

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We recognize scholarships and other financial assistance can be a critical portion of your academic experience. As such, we encourage you to annually apply for NMSU Scholar Dollars, as well as complete the FAFSA. Read more about financial assistance available through the College of ACES.

2024 Awards

  • Sam Steel Award - Brandon Devine
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