Mississippi State is offering a program for students to complete an advanced academic degree in agricultural and extension education through distance learning.
The program results from a new partnership between the university's agricultural science and education department and Division of Continuing Education. The master's degree curriculum prepares students for careers in agricultural education, extension programs, agricultural communication, and related fields.
Courses are taught throughout the state at MSU Extension Service sites via the Mississippi Interactive Video Network.
"Satellite technology allows an instructor to teach a course at multiple sites simultaneously," said Mindy Wolfe, MSU coordinator of distance education.
The program enables adult learners to continue their education while remaining close to home with a minimum of interference to their careers, she added.
Requiring 30 semester hours of coursework, the degree also offers the option of obtaining an emphasis in leadership, research or teaching. An educational specialist degree also may be completed.
For specific information about the degree program, contact Wolfe at mwolfe@ce.msstaate.edu or (662) 325-8545.
For more information about MSU distance learning programs, visit http://www.distance.msstate.edu/.
