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MAEE prepares professionals to guide, educate, and share knowledge about food systems, environmental concerns, and social structures. Students can choose between thesis and non-thesis pathways, with flexible online or on-campus options in Athens and Tifton.
The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (ALEC) department spans multiple disciplines. Through teaching, research, and outreach, we cultivate experts for leadership, education, and communication roles within agricultural and environmental sectors.
We strive to shape leaders, educators, and communicators who can advance environmentally conscious and socially responsible food systems.
Students benefit from individualized attention in a rigorous yet nurturing learning environment. While enjoying the resources of the University of Georgia, our department maintains an intimate academic setting with comprehensive programs that foster both personal and career advancement.
Our distinguished faculty excel in teacher training, extension services, leadership programs, service learning, curriculum internationalization, distance education, technology transfer, and organizational development, earning high marks for their educational and research contributions.