Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Agricultural and Extension Education in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our graduate programs provide adaptable options that equip students for various professional paths. You can train to teach agricultural education at secondary levels, serve as an Extension agent supporting rural communities, or explore roles like agricultural museum directors, sustainability educators, faith-based agricultural workers, agri-communications specialists, or government agricultural liaisons.
The Agricultural and Extension Education department features two graduate certificate options: Agricultural and Extension Education alongside Leadership in Agricultural and Human Sciences.
The AEE certificate program suits candidates who:
Seek specialized knowledge in agricultural education without pursuing a full master's degree
Hold a master's in another field but want agricultural education specialization
Are completing teaching certification in agriculture and want supplementary qualifications
Serve as Extension professionals needing continuing education credits
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Conferral of bachelor’s degree
3.0 undergraduate GPA, in-line with the Graduate School’s minimum requirement
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: March 1 for International students
Spring Semester: July 15 for International students
Summer Semester I: December 15 for International students
Summer Semester II: December 15 for International students
Tuition
USD
29,433