Agricultural Extension Education Specialization

I learned SO many things in my Master's of Agriculture program! From now being able to knowledgably talk with our weed and pest management staff about weed and mosquito control, to having started an office recycling program, to teaching a new parenting program that I developed for my research course, I use the knowledge I gained almost every day, both at work and at home!

– Elisa Shackelton

The best thing about the distance education courses is that you can learn at your own pace. I like to dig in and get a class done quickly, and distance education allowed me to take things faster than I would have had to in a classroom setting.

– Agricultural Extension Graduate

CSU’s Distance Program has allowed me to fulfill a lifelong goal of obtaining my Master’s degree. It has opened up new career possibilities and has deepened my knowledge of agricultural education. This program provided all the benefits of residential college programs without many of the restrictions.

– Agricultural Extension Graduate

I tried a distance program at another university, where I was given a book and a test. CSU’s distance program is so much more! The coursework for my Master’s in Agricultural Education required me to work in the agricultural and educational fields within my community. This authentic learning environment provided a deep knowledge and hands-on skills that can only be acquired when students interact with professionals in the field. This is the CSU difference!

– Mary Irby

Working for CSU as a County Extension Agent, I was interested in learning more about the land grant university Extension system, as well as broadening my knowledge base relative to Colorado agricultural issues. The CSU Master’s of Agriculture program helped me become a better Extension professional by providing me with current knowledge and skills that I could immediately apply to my work. It also helped me create new partnerships in my community, since several of the courses required working collaboratively with local professionals in weed and pest management, natural resource management, and county government.

– Agricultural Extension Graduate